斑

Etymology

Composed of pattern and king. King's pattern.

Symbolism

Spot, speckle, mottled. Represents spot.

What does 斑 mean in Japanese?

斑 means spot, blemish, speck, patches.

How do you read 斑?

On'yomi: ハン (HAN). Kun'yomi: ふ、まだら (fu, madara).

How many strokes does 斑 have?

斑 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 文 (literature).

Is 斑 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 斑 (spot, blemish, speck, patches) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.