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斑
On'yomi
ハン
HAN
Kun'yomi
ふ・まだら
fu / madara
spot · blemish · speck · patches
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Strokes12
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of pattern and king. King's pattern.
Symbolism
Spot, speckle, mottled. Represents spot.
Component Breakdown
斑=
王文
king + 文
Other kanji with the same meaning
“spot”
“speck”
Frequently Asked Questions
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?
斑 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means spot, blemish, speck, patches. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.