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敦

On'yomi
トン・タイ・ダン・チョウ
TON / TAI / DAN / CHOU
Kun'yomi
あつ.い
atsui

industry · kindliness

Details

Strokes12
Frequency#1695
Radical攴strike(4)

Stroke Order

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Strokes12

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of receive and strike. Being sincere.

Symbolism

Dunhuang, sincere, honest. Represents sincerity.

Component Breakdown

敦=
享攵

享 + strike

Words & Expressions

Words written with 敦

倫敦ロンドンlondon

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 敦 mean in Japanese?

敦 means industry, kindliness.

How do you read 敦?

On'yomi: トン、タイ、ダン、チョウ (TON, TAI, DAN, CHOU). Kun'yomi: あつ.い (atsui).

How many strokes does 敦 have?

敦 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 攴 (strike).

Is 敦 a good kanji for a tattoo?

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