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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
Component Breakdown
暇=
日叚
sun + 叚
Words & Expressions
Words written with 暇
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
Anime & Manga
没落予定の貴族だけど、暇だったから魔法を極めてみた
I’m a Noble on the Brink of Ruin, So I Might as Well Try Mastering Magic
A well-known work with 暇 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
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?
暇 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means spare time, rest, leisure, time, leave of absence. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.