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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of hand and dawn. Carrying with hand.
Symbolism
Charge, burden, carry. Represents carrying.
Component Breakdown
担=
扌旦
hand + 旦
Words & Expressions
Words written with 担
Four-Character Compounds
担ぎ出す
かつぎだす
To draft someone; To persuade someone to take on a role
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 担 mean in Japanese?
担 means shouldering, carry, raise, bear.
How do you read 担?
On'yomi: タン (TAN). Kun'yomi: かつ.ぐ、にな.う (katsugu, ninau).
How many strokes does 担 have?
担 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 手 (hand).
Is 担 a good kanji for a tattoo?
担 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means shouldering, carry, raise, bear. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.