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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of earth and phonetic. Earth platform.
Symbolism
Platform, altar, podium. Represents platform.
Component Breakdown
壇=
土亶
earth + 亶
Words & Expressions
Words written with 壇
教壇きょうだんdais
祭壇さいだんaltar
演壇えんだんrostrum
壇上だんじょうon a stage
花壇かだんflower bed
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 壇 mean in Japanese?
壇 means podium, stage, rostrum, terrace.
How do you read 壇?
On'yomi: ダン、タン (DAN, TAN).
How many strokes does 壇 have?
壇 has 16 strokes. Its radical is 土 (earth).
Is 壇 a good kanji for a tattoo?
壇 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means podium, stage, rostrum, terrace. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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