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宴
On'yomi
エン
EN
Kun'yomi
うたげ
utage
banquet · feast · party
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes10
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of roof and peace. Peace under roof.
Symbolism
Banquet, feast, party. Represents celebratory gathering.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Enjoying a banquet
Component Breakdown
宴=
宀妟
roof + 妟
Words & Expressions
Words written with 宴
饗宴きょうえんfeast
宴席えんせきbanquet
Proverbs & Idioms
宴もたけなわ
えんもたけなわ
The party is in full swing
When a banquet is at its peak
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 宴 mean in Japanese?
宴 means banquet, feast, party.
How do you read 宴?
On'yomi: エン (EN). Kun'yomi: うたげ (utage).
How many strokes does 宴 have?
宴 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 宀 (roof).
Is 宴 a good kanji for a tattoo?
宴 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means banquet, feast, party. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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