敢
daring · brave · bold · sad · tragic · pitiful
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of ear and strike. Getting courage by striking ear.
Symbolism
Carry out, brave, dare. Represents having courage.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Good old days
Component Breakdown
乛 + ear + strike
Words & Expressions
Words written with 敢
Four-Character Compounds
進取果敢
しんしゅかかん
enterprising and daring; boldly forward-looking
勇猛果敢
ゆうもうかかん
daring and resolute; having dauntless courage
迅速果敢
じんそくかかん
quick and decisive; fast and daring; swift and resolute
Proverbs & Idioms
敢為の精神
かんいのせいしん
The spirit of daring
The courageous spirit to face difficulties
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 敢 mean in Japanese?
敢 means daring, brave, bold, sad, tragic, pitiful.
How do you read 敢?
On'yomi: カン (KAN). Kun'yomi: あ.えて、あ.えない、あ.えず (aete, aenai, aezu).
How many strokes does 敢 have?
敢 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 攴 (strike).
Is 敢 a good kanji for a tattoo?
敢 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means daring, brave, bold, sad, tragic, pitiful. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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