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On'yomi
ダン・タン
DAN / TAN

podium · stage · rostrum · terrace

Details

Strokes16
Frequency#1512
Radicalearth(3)

Stroke Order

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Strokes16

Component Breakdown

=

earth + 亶

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of earth and phonetic. Earth platform.

Symbolism

Platform, altar, podium. Represents platform.

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?

Yes. 壇 (podium, stage, rostrum, terrace) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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