弁
valve · petal · braid · speech · dialect · discrimination · dispose of · distinguish · conical cap
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
厶 + 廾
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of private and hands. Handling with hands.
Symbolism
Lunch box, defense, explanation. Represents speech.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
自己弁護
じこべんご
self-justification; excuse; self-justification
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 弁 mean in Japanese?
弁 means valve, petal, braid, speech, dialect, discrimination, dispose of, distinguish, conical cap.
How do you read 弁?
On'yomi: ベン、ヘン (BEN, HEN). Kun'yomi: かんむり、わきま.える、わ.ける、はなびら、あらそ.う (kanmuri, wakimaeru, wakeru, hanabira, arasou).
How many strokes does 弁 have?
弁 has 5 strokes. Its radical is 廾 (two hands).
Is 弁 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 弁 (valve, petal, braid, speech, dialect, discrimination, dispose of, distinguish, conical cap) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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