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氾

On'yomi
ハン
HAN
Kun'yomi
ひろ.がる
hirogaru

spread out · wide

Details

Strokes5
Radical水water(4)

Stroke Order

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Strokes5

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of water and phonetic. Water overflowing.

Symbolism

Flood, overflow, deluge. Represents flooding.

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Component Breakdown

氾=
氵㔾

water + 㔾

Words & Expressions

Words written with 氾

氾濫はんらんplethora

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 氾 mean in Japanese?

氾 means spread out, wide.

How do you read 氾?

On'yomi: ハン (HAN). Kun'yomi: ひろ.がる (hirogaru).

How many strokes does 氾 have?

氾 has 5 strokes. Its radical is 水 (water).

Is 氾 a good kanji for a tattoo?

氾 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means spread out, wide. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.

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