寛
tolerant · leniency · generosity · relax · feel at home · be at ease · broadminded
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
roof + 莧
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of roof and phonetic. Relaxed under roof.
Symbolism
Generous, tolerant, relaxed. Represents broad-mindedness.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Sitting and waiting
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
寛仁大度
かんじんたいど
being generous, benevolent and magnanimous in disposition; being generous, benevolent and magnanimous in disposition
Proverbs & Idioms
寛容は知恵の証
かんようはちえのあかし
Tolerance is proof of wisdom
The ability to forgive shows wisdom
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 寛 mean in Japanese?
寛 means tolerant, leniency, generosity, relax, feel at home, be at ease, broadminded.
How do you read 寛?
On'yomi: カン (KAN). Kun'yomi: くつろ.ぐ、ひろ.い、ゆる.やか (kutsurogu, hiroi, yuruyaka).
How many strokes does 寛 have?
寛 has 13 strokes. Its radical is 宀 (roof).
Is 寛 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 寛 (tolerant, leniency, generosity, relax, feel at home, be at ease, broadminded) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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