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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of sun and escape. Sun escaping evening.
Symbolism
Evening, later years, tonight. Represents evening.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Silence of the night
Component Breakdown
晩=
日免
sun + 免
Words & Expressions
Words written with 晩
今晩こんばんtonight
一晩ひとばんone evening
晩年ばんねんfinal years
毎晩まいばんevery night
晩婚ばんこんlate marriage
Four-Character Compounds
大器晩成
たいきばんせい
great talents mature late
晩成の器
ばんせいのき
A vessel of late accomplishment; Great talents mature slowly
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 晩 mean in Japanese?
晩 means nightfall, night.
How do you read 晩?
On'yomi: バン (BAN).
How many strokes does 晩 have?
晩 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 日 (sun).
Is 晩 a good kanji for a tattoo?
晩 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means nightfall, night. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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