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帆
On'yomi
ハン
HAN
Kun'yomi
ほ
ho
sail
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes6
Component Breakdown
帆=
巾凡
巾 + 凡
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of cloth and ordinary. Ordinary cloth.
Symbolism
Sail, sailboat, sailing. Represents sail.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
順風満帆
じゅんぷうまんぱん
smooth sailing; smooth sailing
Proverbs & Idioms
帆を上げる
ほをあげる
Raise the sail
Embark on a new venture
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 帆 mean in Japanese?
帆 means sail.
How do you read 帆?
On'yomi: ハン (HAN). Kun'yomi: ほ (ho).
How many strokes does 帆 have?
帆 has 6 strokes. Its radical is 巾 (cloth).
Is 帆 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 帆 (sail) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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