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On'yomi
KA
Kun'yomi
ひま・いとま
hima / itoma

spare time · rest · leisure · time · leave of absence

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Strokes13
Frequency#1386
Radicalsun(4)

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Strokes13

Component Breakdown

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sun + 叚

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of sun and borrow. Rest under the sun.

Symbolism

Vacation, leisure, pastime. Represents free time.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • Finding free time

Words & Expressions

Proverbs & Idioms

暇を持て余す

ひまをもてあます

To have too much free time

To not know what to do with spare time

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 暇 mean in Japanese?

暇 means spare time, rest, leisure, time, leave of absence.

How do you read 暇?

On'yomi: カ (KA). Kun'yomi: ひま、いとま (hima, itoma).

How many strokes does 暇 have?

暇 has 13 strokes. Its radical is 日 (sun).

Is 暇 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 暇 (spare time, rest, leisure, time, leave of absence) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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