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Description
Sandalwood - the fragrant wood of incense, and the lay supporters who keep a temple going.
Stroke Order
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Strokes17
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of tree and phonetic. Tree platform.
Symbolism
Temple supporter, sandalwood, incense. Represents sandalwood.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Under a great tree
Component Breakdown
檀=
木亶
tree + 亶
Other kanji with the same meaning
“cedar”
“spindle tree”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 檀 mean in Japanese?
檀 means cedar, sandalwood, spindle tree. Sandalwood - the fragrant wood of incense, and the lay supporters who keep a temple going.
How do you read 檀?
On'yomi: ダン、タン (DAN, TAN). Kun'yomi: まゆみ (mayumi).
How many strokes does 檀 have?
檀 has 17 strokes. Its radical is 木 (tree).
Is 檀 a good kanji for a tattoo?
檀 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means cedar, sandalwood, spindle tree. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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