巻
scroll · volume · book · part · roll up · wind up · tie · coil · counter for texts (or book scrolls)
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Simplified form. Rolled shape.
Symbolism
Scroll, involvement, volume. Represents rolling.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Unraveling a book
Component Breakdown
龹 + 己
Words & Expressions
Words written with 巻
Four-Character Compounds
巻土重来
けんどちょうらい
Rally and return with renewed strength; To make a comeback after defeat
Anime & Manga
ねじ巻き精霊戦記 天鏡のアルデラミン
Alderamin on the Sky
A well-known work with 巻 in its Japanese title.
金色の文字使い ―勇者四人に巻き込まれたユニークチート―
Konjiki no Word Master: Yuusha Yonin ni Makikomareta Unique Cheat
A well-known work with 巻 in its Japanese title.
勇者召喚に巻き込まれたけど、異世界は平和でした
I Got Caught Up In a Hero Summons, but the Other World was at Peace!
A well-known work with 巻 in its Japanese title.
巻き込まれて異世界転移する奴は、大抵チート
Makikomarete Isekai Teni suru Yatsu wa, Taitei Cheat
A well-known work with 巻 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 巻 mean in Japanese?
巻 means scroll, volume, book, part, roll up, wind up, tie, coil, counter for texts (or book scrolls).
How do you read 巻?
On'yomi: カン、ケン (KAN, KEN). Kun'yomi: ま.く、まき、ま.き (maku, maki, maki).
How many strokes does 巻 have?
巻 has 9 strokes. Its radical is 己 (oneself).
Is 巻 a good kanji for a tattoo?
巻 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means scroll, volume, book, part, roll up, wind up, tie, coil, counter for texts (or book scrolls). Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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