←Back
棺
On'yomi
カン
KAN
coffin · casket
Details
Stroke Order
Loading...
Strokes12
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of tree and official. Wooden box for official.
Symbolism
Coffin, funeral, death. Represents box for the dead.
Component Breakdown
棺=
木官
tree + 官
Words & Expressions
Words written with 棺
石棺せっかんsarcophagus
Proverbs & Idioms
棺を蓋いて事定まる
かんをおおいてことさだまる
Only when the coffin is closed is one's life judged
A person's true worth is only determined after death
Anime & Manga
棺姫のチャイカ
Chaika -The Coffin Princess-
A well-known work with 棺 in its Japanese title.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 棺 mean in Japanese?
棺 means coffin, casket.
How do you read 棺?
On'yomi: カン (KAN).
How many strokes does 棺 have?
棺 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 木 (tree).
Is 棺 a good kanji for a tattoo?
棺 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means coffin, casket. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.