Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
water + 廿 + mouth + 夫
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of water and phonetic element. From Han River, refers to China.
Symbolism
China, Chinese characters, man. 'Kanji' is character system from China.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Experiencing Sino-
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
和魂漢才
わこんかんさい
the Japanese spirit imbued with Chinese learning; the Japanese spirit imbued with Chinese learning
没風流漢
ぼつふうりゅうかん
prosaic person; person of an unromantic turn of mind; philistine; prosaic person
没分暁漢
ぼつぶんぎょうかん
obstinate person; blockhead; obstinate person
Proverbs & Idioms
好漢惜しむべし
こうかんおしむべし
A fine man is to be pitied
It is regrettable when a great person is undervalued
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 漢 mean in Japanese?
漢 means Sino-, China.
How do you read 漢?
On'yomi: カン (KAN).
How many strokes does 漢 have?
漢 has 13 strokes. Its radical is 水 (water).
Is 漢 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 漢 (Sino-, China) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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