干
dry · parch · ebb · recede · interfere · intercede
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Stroke Order
Cultural Context
Etymology
Shape of dried shield. Drying.
Symbolism
Dry, interference, zodiac. Represents drying.
Words & Expressions
Words written with 干
Four-Character Compounds
内政干渉
ないせいかんしょう
interference in the domestic affairs of another country
干天慈雨
かんてんじう
welcome (beneficial) rain in a drought; realization of something eagerly looked for; a welcome relief
Proverbs & Idioms
干天の慈雨
かんてんのじう
Merciful rain in a drought
Long-awaited help or relief finally arriving
Poetry
わが袖は 潮干に見えぬ 沖の石の 人こそ知らね 乾くまもなし
My sleeves are the offshore rock that never shows even at low tide: unknown to anyone, never dry for a moment.
Anime & Manga
干物妹！うまるちゃん
Himouto! Umaru-chan
A well-known work with 干 in its Japanese title.
干物妹! うまるちゃん R
Himouto! Umaru-chan R
A well-known work with 干 in its Japanese title.
干物妹（ひもうと）！うまるちゃん
Himouto! Umaru-chan
A well-known work with 干 in its Japanese title.
Related Figures & Stories
谷干城
Name contains 干
Tani Tateki was a statesman and lieutenant general in the Imperial Japanese Army in Meiji period Japan.
WikipediaOther kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 干 mean in Japanese?
干 means dry, parch, ebb, recede, interfere, intercede.
How do you read 干?
On'yomi: カン (KAN). Kun'yomi: ほ.す、ほ.し-、-ぼ.し、ひ.る (hosu, hoshi, boshi, hiru).
How many strokes does 干 have?
干 has 3 strokes. Its radical is 干 (dry).
Is 干 a good kanji for a tattoo?
干 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means dry, parch, ebb, recede, interfere, intercede. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.