奮
stirred up · be invigorated · flourish
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of big, bird, and field. Big bird rousing in field.
Symbolism
Rouse, excitement, struggle. Represents rousing.
Component Breakdown
奞 + field
Words & Expressions
Words written with 奮
Four-Character Compounds
獅子奮迅
ししふんじん
furious (energy, battle, etc.); frenzied (work, activity, etc.); ferocious
孤軍奮闘
こぐんふんとう
fighting alone
奮励努力
ふんれいどりょく
making strenuous efforts; exerting oneself
力戦奮闘
りきせんふんとう
fighting with all one's might; fighting up against; making strenuous efforts
努力奮励
どりょくふんれい
making strenuous efforts; exerting oneself
奮起一番
ふんきいちばん
bracing oneself up to action, being inspired by something; getting down to work, putting heart and soul into it; tackling (a job) with gusto
奮闘努力
ふんとうどりょく
try one's best; all-out effort; strenuous efforts
Anime & Manga
劇場版 NARUTO -ナルト- 大興奮!みかづき島のアニマル騒動だってばよ
Naruto the Movie: Guardians of the Crescent Moon Kingdom
A well-known work with 奮 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
“flourish”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 奮 mean in Japanese?
奮 means stirred up, be invigorated, flourish.
How do you read 奮?
On'yomi: フン (FUN). Kun'yomi: ふる.う (furuu).
How many strokes does 奮 have?
奮 has 16 strokes. Its radical is 大 (big).
Is 奮 a good kanji for a tattoo?
奮 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means stirred up, be invigorated, flourish. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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