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Description
Storm - wind pouring down off a mountain. Violent weather, and the turbulent stretches of a life.
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Combines 'mountain' (山) with 'wind' (風), representing fierce winds blowing down from mountains—storms. Indicates nature's fury.
Symbolism
Symbolizes storms, intense change, and natural power. Represents difficult periods in life and strength to overcome them.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Calm before the storm
Component Breakdown
mountain + wind
Poetry
吹くからに 秋の草木の しをるれば むべ山風を 嵐といふらむ
No sooner does it blow than the autumn grasses wither — no wonder they write the mountain wind as 'storm'.
花さそふ 嵐の庭の 雪ならで ふりゆくものは わが身なりけり
What falls in this garden, where the storm strips the blossom, is not snow. It is myself, growing old.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 嵐 mean in Japanese?
嵐 means storm, tempest. Storm - wind pouring down off a mountain. Violent weather, and the turbulent stretches of a life.
How do you read 嵐?
On'yomi: ラン (RAN). Kun'yomi: あらし (arashi).
How many strokes does 嵐 have?
嵐 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 山 (mountain).
Is 嵐 a good kanji for a tattoo?
嵐 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means storm, tempest. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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