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慣
On'yomi
カン
KAN
Kun'yomi
な.れる・な.らす
nareru / narasu
accustomed · get used to · become experienced
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Strokes14
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of heart and pierce. Habit piercing heart.
Symbolism
Habit, custom, accustom. Represents acquiring through repetition.
Component Breakdown
慣=
忄貫
heart + 貫
Words & Expressions
Words written with 慣
慣れなれhabituation
慣行かんこうtraditional event
慣習かんしゅうbecoming accustomed
慣用句かんようくidiom
不慣れふなれunversed
慣らすならすaccustom
Four-Character Compounds
風俗習慣
ふうぞくしゅうかん
manners and customs; customs and habits
Proverbs & Idioms
習うより慣れよ
ならうよりなれよ
Practice makes perfect
Experience is better than mere learning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 慣 mean in Japanese?
慣 means accustomed, get used to, become experienced.
How do you read 慣?
On'yomi: カン (KAN). Kun'yomi: な.れる、な.らす (nareru, narasu).
How many strokes does 慣 have?
慣 has 14 strokes. Its radical is 心 (heart).
Is 慣 a good kanji for a tattoo?
慣 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means accustomed, get used to, become experienced. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.