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奈
On'yomi
ナ・ナイ・ダイ
NA / NAI / DAI
Kun'yomi
いかん・からなし
ikan / karanashi
Nara · what?
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes8
Component Breakdown
奈=
大示
big + spirit
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of big and altar. Big altar.
Symbolism
Nara, how, what. Represents Nara.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
金輪奈落
こんりんならく
utmost limits; to the finish; to the (bitter) end; utmost limits
Poetry
和歌（百人一首） (Waka (Hyakunin Isshu))
いにしへの 奈良の都の 八重桜 けふ九重に にほひぬるかな
Poem #61 from Hyakunin Isshu
伊勢大輔Ise no Taifu
11th centuryFrequently Asked Questions
What does 奈 mean in Japanese?
奈 means Nara, what?.
How do you read 奈?
On'yomi: ナ、ナイ、ダイ (NA, NAI, DAI). Kun'yomi: いかん、からなし (ikan, karanashi).
How many strokes does 奈 have?
奈 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 大 (big).
Is 奈 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 奈 (Nara, what?) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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