奈
Nara · what?
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Description
Nara - a large altar. Best known as the first character of Nara, Japan's ancient capital.
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of big and altar. Big altar.
Symbolism
Nara, how, what. Represents Nara.
Component Breakdown
big + spirit
Words & Expressions
Words written with 奈
Four-Character Compounds
金輪奈落
こんりんならく
utmost limits; to the finish; to the (bitter) end
Poetry
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
The double cherry blossoms of the old capital at Nara are in bloom today within the ninefold palace.
Anime & Manga
ゆらぎ荘の幽奈さん
Yuuna and the Haunted Hot Springs
A well-known work with 奈 in its Japanese title.
不遇職【鑑定士】が実は最強だった～奈落で鍛えた最強の【神眼】で無双する～
Even Given the Worthless “Appraiser” Class, I’m Actually the Strongest
A well-known work with 奈 in its Japanese title.
織田信奈の野望
The Ambition of Oda Nobuna
A well-known work with 奈 in its Japanese title.
結城友奈は勇者である
Yuki Yuna is a Hero
A well-known work with 奈 in its Japanese title.
朝比奈若葉と〇〇な彼氏
Asahina Wakaba & Her Chubby-Chubby Boyfriend
A well-known work with 奈 in its Japanese title.
Related Figures & Stories
奈良美智
Name contains 奈
Yoshitomo Nara is a Japanese artist. He lives and works in Nasushiobara, Tochigi Prefecture, though his artwork has been exhibited worldwide.
Wikipedia伊奈忠次
Name contains 奈
Ina Tadatsugu was a Japanese samurai of the Sengoku period and Edo period.
Wikipedia橘奈良麻呂
Name contains 奈
Tachibana no Naramaro was a Japanese aristocrat , courtier, and statesman of the Nara period.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 奈 mean in Japanese?
奈 means Nara, what?. Nara - a large altar. Best known as the first character of Nara, Japan's ancient capital.
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?
奈 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means Nara, what?. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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