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汗
On'yomi
カン
KAN
Kun'yomi
あせ
ase
sweat · perspire
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes6
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of water and dry. Water coming from body.
Symbolism
Sweat, perspiration, effort. Represents proof of labor.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Enjoying a meal
Component Breakdown
汗=
氵干
water + 干
Words & Expressions
Words written with 汗
発汗はっかんhidrosis
冷や汗ひやあせcold sweat
成吉思汗ジンギスカンjingisukan
Four-Character Compounds
汗牛充棟
かんぎゅうじゅうとう
(having, there being) a great number of books
流汗淋漓
りゅうかんりんり
profuse perspiration; dripping with sweat
冷汗三斗
れいかんさんと
breaking into cold sweat when one is very embarrassed or scared
Proverbs & Idioms
汗水垂らして
あせみずたらして
Dripping with sweat
Working very hard
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 汗 mean in Japanese?
汗 means sweat, perspire.
How do you read 汗?
On'yomi: カン (KAN). Kun'yomi: あせ (ase).
How many strokes does 汗 have?
汗 has 6 strokes. Its radical is 水 (water).
Is 汗 a good kanji for a tattoo?
汗 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means sweat, perspire. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.