干
dry · parch · ebb · recede · interfere · intercede
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Shape of dried shield. Drying.
Symbolism
Dry, interference, zodiac. Represents drying.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
内政干渉
ないせいかんしょう
interference in the domestic affairs of another country; 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; welcome (beneficial) rain in a drought
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
Poem #92 from Hyakunin Isshu
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?
Yes. 干 (dry, parch, ebb, recede, interfere, intercede) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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