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Component Breakdown
斬=
車斤
car + axe
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of vehicle and axe. Cutting with axe.
Symbolism
Novel, cut, behead. Represents cutting.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
斬新奇抜
ざんしんきばつ
novel; unconventional; cutting-edge; novel
Proverbs & Idioms
斬新な発想
ざんしんなはっそう
A cutting-edge idea
Fresh and innovative thinking
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 斬 mean in Japanese?
斬 means beheading, kill, murder.
How do you read 斬?
On'yomi: ザン、サン、セン、ゼン (ZAN, SAN, SEN, ZEN). Kun'yomi: き.る (kiru).
How many strokes does 斬 have?
斬 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 斤 (axe).
Is 斬 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 斬 (beheading, kill, murder) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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