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慢
On'yomi
マン
MAN
ridicule · laziness
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes14
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of heart and phonetic. Heart being arrogant.
Symbolism
Arrogance, boast, negligence. Represents arrogance.
Component Breakdown
慢=
忄曼
heart + 曼
Words & Expressions
Words written with 慢
Four-Character Compounds
傲慢不遜
ごうまんふそん
haughty; arrogant; overbearing
傲慢無礼
ごうまんぶれい
(arrogance and) insolence
強情我慢
ごうじょうがまん
obstinate and self-assertive
Anime & Manga
高校時代に傲慢だった女王様との同棲生活は意外と居心地が悪くない
Koukou Jidai ni Gouman Datta Joou-sama to no Dousei Seikatsu wa Igai to Ikigokochi ga Warukunai
A well-known work with 慢 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
“ridicule”
“laziness”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 慢 mean in Japanese?
慢 means ridicule, laziness.
How do you read 慢?
On'yomi: マン (MAN).
How many strokes does 慢 have?
慢 has 14 strokes. Its radical is 心 (heart).
Is 慢 a good kanji for a tattoo?
慢 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means ridicule, laziness. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.