延
prolong · stretching
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of long road and stop. Long continuing road.
Symbolism
Extension, postpone, prolong life. Represents lengthening.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Wishing for longevity
Component Breakdown
stretch + 丿
Words & Expressions
Words written with 延
Four-Character Compounds
延命息災
えんめいそくさい
health and longevity; enjoying a long and healthy life being untouched by disaster
息災延命
そくさいえんめい
health and longevity; enjoying a long and healthy life being untouched by disaster
延頸挙踵
えんけいきょしょう
longing for someone or something; waiting for someone of great talent to arrive; stretching one's neck and standing on tiptoes
延命措置
えんめいそち
Life-prolonging measures; Medical interventions to extend life
Anime & Manga
銀魂’延長戦
Gintama Season 2 Part 2
A well-known work with 延 in its Japanese title.
Related Figures & Stories
楊洲周延
Name contains 延
Toyohara Chikanobu , better known to his contemporaries as Yōshū Chikanobu , was a Japanese painter and printmaker who was widely regarded as a…
WikipediaFrequently Asked Questions
What does 延 mean in Japanese?
延 means prolong, stretching.
How do you read 延?
On'yomi: エン (EN). Kun'yomi: の.びる、の.べる、の.べ、の.ばす (nobiru, noberu, nobe, nobasu).
How many strokes does 延 have?
延 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 廴 (long stride).
Is 延 a good kanji for a tattoo?
延 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means prolong, stretching. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.