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堪
On'yomi
カン・タン
KAN / TAN
Kun'yomi
た.える・たま.る・こら.える・こた.える
taeru / tamaru / koraeru / kotaeru
withstand · endure · support · resist
Details
Strokes12
Frequency#1953
Radical土earth(3)
Stroke Order
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Strokes12
Component Breakdown
堪=
土甚
earth + 甚
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of earth and extreme. Enduring like earth.
Symbolism
Proficient, endure, durable. Represents enduring.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Standing up
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
堪忍袋の緒が切れる
かんにんぶくろのおがきれる
The string of the patience bag breaks
To reach the end of one's patience and explode in anger