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搬

On'yomi
ハン
HAN

conveyor · carry · transport

Details

Strokes13
Frequency#1664
Radical手hand(4)

Stroke Order

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Strokes13

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of hand and general. Carrying with hand.

Symbolism

Carry in, transport, convey. Represents carrying.

Component Breakdown

搬=
扌般

hand + 般

Words & Expressions

Words written with 搬

搬出はんしゅつtaking out
搬送はんそうconveyance
搬入はんにゅうcarrying in

Four-Character Compounds

搬出搬入

はんしゅつはんにゅう

Carry out and bring in; Moving things in and out

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 搬 mean in Japanese?

搬 means conveyor, carry, transport.

How do you read 搬?

On'yomi: ハン (HAN).

How many strokes does 搬 have?

搬 has 13 strokes. Its radical is 手 (hand).

Is 搬 a good kanji for a tattoo?

搬 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means conveyor, carry, transport. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.

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