寛
tolerant · leniency · generosity · relax · feel at home · be at ease · broadminded
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of roof and phonetic. Relaxed under roof.
Symbolism
Generous, tolerant, relaxed. Represents broad-mindedness.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Sitting and waiting
Component Breakdown
roof + 莧
Words & Expressions
Words written with 寛
Four-Character Compounds
寛仁大度
かんじんたいど
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
Related Figures & Stories
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Taigu Ryōkan was a quiet and unorthodox Sōtō Zen Buddhist monk who lived much of his life as a hermit.
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Name contains 寛
Shunkan was a Japanese monk who, after taking part in the Shishigatani plot to overthrow Taira no Kiyomori, was exiled along with two others to…
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Name contains 寛
Fujiwara no Hiroko , also known as Shijō no Miya , was an empress consort of Emperor Go-Reizei.
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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?
寛 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means tolerant, leniency, generosity, relax, feel at home, be at ease, broadminded. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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