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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of sun and compare. Comparing to sun.
Symbolism
Insect, kelp, brothers. Represents insects.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Sound of insects
Component Breakdown
昆=
日比
sun + 比
Words & Expressions
Words written with 昆
昆布こんぶkelp
Proverbs & Idioms
昆虫にも五分の魂
こんちゅうにもごぶのたましい
Even insects have souls
All living things deserve respect
Related Figures & Stories
青木昆陽
Name contains 昆
Aoki Konyō was a Confucian scholar, minor hatamoto and pioneer rangaku scholar in early Edo period Japan.
WikipediaOther kanji with the same meaning
“descendants”
“elder brother”
“insect”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 昆 mean in Japanese?
昆 means descendants, elder brother, insect.
How do you read 昆?
On'yomi: コン (KON).
How many strokes does 昆 have?
昆 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 日 (sun).
Is 昆 a good kanji for a tattoo?
昆 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means descendants, elder brother, insect. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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