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On'yomi
カン
KAN
Kun'yomi
くつろ.ぐ・ひろ.い・ゆる.やか
kutsurogu / hiroi / yuruyaka

tolerant · leniency · generosity · relax · feel at home · be at ease · broadminded

Details

Strokes13
Frequency#1377
Radicalroof(3)

Stroke Order

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Strokes13

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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