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暫
On'yomi
ザン
ZAN
Kun'yomi
しばら.く
shibaraku
temporarily · a while · moment · long time
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes15
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of cut and sun. Cutting sun.
Symbolism
Temporary, for a while, briefly. Represents temporarily.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Flow of time
Component Breakdown
暫=
斬日
斬 + sun
Words & Expressions
Words written with 暫
暫定ざんていtentative
暫くしばらくfor a while
Proverbs & Idioms
暫しの安らぎ
しばしのやすらぎ
A moment's peace
Brief respite
Other kanji with the same meaning
“long time”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 暫 mean in Japanese?
暫 means temporarily, a while, moment, long time.
How do you read 暫?
On'yomi: ザン (ZAN). Kun'yomi: しばら.く (shibaraku).
How many strokes does 暫 have?
暫 has 15 strokes. Its radical is 日 (sun).
Is 暫 a good kanji for a tattoo?
暫 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means temporarily, a while, moment, long time. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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