幻
phantasm · vision · dream · illusion · apparition
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Variation of thread. Illusion.
Symbolism
Fantasy, hallucination, illusion. Represents non-existence.
Spiritual Meaning
Buddhist concept of illusion. The teaching that all phenomena are like illusions without substance brings liberation from attachment.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
変幻自在
へんげんじざい
phantasmagoric; protean; shape-shifting; phantasmagoric
泡沫夢幻
ほうまつむげん
transient; ephemeral; fleeting; transient
夢幻泡沫
むげんほうまつ
transient; ephemeral; fleeting; transient
夢幻泡影
むげんほうよう
a dream, an illusion, a bubble, a shadow (metaphor for the transience of life); a dream, an illusion, a bubble, a shadow (metaphor for the transience of life)
幻を追う
まぼろしをおう
To chase illusions; Pursuing unrealistic dreams
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 幻 mean in Japanese?
幻 means phantasm, vision, dream, illusion, apparition.
How do you read 幻?
On'yomi: ゲン (GEN). Kun'yomi: まぼろし (maboroshi).
How many strokes does 幻 have?
幻 has 4 strokes. Its radical is 幺 (short thread).
Is 幻 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 幻 (phantasm, vision, dream, illusion, apparition) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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