換
interchange · period · change · convert · replace · renew
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
hand + 奐
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of hand and phonetic. Exchanging with hand.
Symbolism
Exchange, ventilation, conversion. Represents replacing.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — New beginning
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
方向転換
ほうこうてんかん
change of course; change of course
物々交換
ぶつぶつこうかん
barter; bartering; barter
換骨奪胎
かんこつだったい
adaptation (of a poem, novel, etc.); recasting; rewriting; adaptation (of a poem, novel, etc.)
Proverbs & Idioms
一念発起は換骨奪胎
いちねんほっきはかんこつだったい
A fresh start is like changing bones and spirit
To completely transform oneself with renewed determination
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 換 mean in Japanese?
換 means interchange, period, change, convert, replace, renew.
How do you read 換?
On'yomi: カン (KAN). Kun'yomi: か.える、-か.える、か.わる (kaeru, kaeru, kawaru).
How many strokes does 換 have?
換 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 手 (hand).
Is 換 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 換 (interchange, period, change, convert, replace, renew) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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