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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of tree and bend. Bent tree.
Symbolism
Board, blackboard, cutting board. Represents board.
Component Breakdown
tree + 反
Words & Expressions
Words written with 板
Four-Character Compounds
一枚看板
いちまいかんばん
leading player; prima donna; box-office star
二枚看板
にまいかんばん
the two leading actors (in a play); the two star players; the two distinctive features
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Name contains 板
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Name contains 板
Lady Hangaku was a onna-musha warrior, one of the few Japanese warrior women commonly known in history or classical literature.
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Name contains 板
Itakura Katsushige was a Japanese daimyō of the Azuchi–Momoyama Period to early Edo period.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 板 mean in Japanese?
板 means plank, board, plate, stage.
How do you read 板?
On'yomi: ハン、バン (HAN, BAN). Kun'yomi: いた (ita).
How many strokes does 板 have?
板 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 木 (tree).
Is 板 a good kanji for a tattoo?
板 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means plank, board, plate, stage. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.