案
plan · suggestion · draft · ponder · fear · proposition · idea · expectation · worry · table · bench
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of peace and tree. Thinking peacefully at wooden desk.
Symbolism
Plan, proposal, idea. Represents thinking and planning.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Developing a new plan
Component Breakdown
安 + tree
Words & Expressions
Words written with 案
Four-Character Compounds
思案投首
しあんなげくび
being at one's wit's end; being (quite) at a loss (what to do)
鼻元思案
はなもとじあん
superficial (shortsighted) way of thinking; half-baked (foolish, ill-advised) idea
鼻先思案
はなさきじあん
superficial (shortsighted) way of thinking; half-baked (foolish, ill-advised) idea
喉元思案
のどもとじあん
superficial way of thinking; shortsighted thinking; shallow idea
Proverbs & Idioms
案ずるより産むが易し
あんずるよりうむがやすし
Giving birth is easier than worrying
Doing is easier than worrying about it
Anime & Manga
帝乃三姉妹は案外、チョロい。
Dealing with Mikadono Sisters Is a Breeze
A well-known work with 案 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 案 mean in Japanese?
案 means plan, suggestion, draft, ponder, fear, proposition, idea, expectation, worry, table, bench.
How do you read 案?
On'yomi: アン (AN). Kun'yomi: つくえ (tsukue).
How many strokes does 案 have?
案 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 木 (tree).
Is 案 a good kanji for a tattoo?
案 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means plan, suggestion, draft, ponder, fear, proposition, idea, expectation, worry, table, bench. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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