漫
cartoon · involuntarily · unrestrained · in spite of oneself · corrupt
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of water and phonetic. Water spreading.
Symbolism
Manga, aimless, diffuse. Represents spreading.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Quietness of a rainy day
Component Breakdown
water + 曼
Words & Expressions
Words written with 漫
Four-Character Compounds
天真爛漫
てんしんらんまん
innocent; naive; artless
桜花爛漫
おうからんまん
riot of cherry blossoms
漫言放語
まんげんほうご
saying whatever one feels; speaking at random; making careless remarks
諸国漫遊
しょこくまんゆう
tour around the country; travelling to various provinces
Anime & Manga
るろうに剣心 -明治剣客浪漫譚-
Rurouni Kenshin
A well-known work with 漫 in its Japanese title.
るろうに剣心―明治剣客浪漫譚―追憶編
Rurouni Kenshin OVA: Trust & Betrayal (Tsuioku-hen)
A well-known work with 漫 in its Japanese title.
天晴爛漫！
APPARE-RANMAN!
A well-known work with 漫 in its Japanese title.
今まで一度も女扱いされたことがない女騎士を女扱いする漫画
How to Treat a Lady Knight Right
A well-known work with 漫 in its Japanese title.
早乙女姉妹は漫画のためなら!?
Saotome Shimai wa Manga no Tame Nara!?
A well-known work with 漫 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
“unrestrained”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 漫 mean in Japanese?
漫 means cartoon, involuntarily, unrestrained, in spite of oneself, corrupt.
How do you read 漫?
On'yomi: マン (MAN). Kun'yomi: みだり.に、そぞ.ろ (midarini, sozoro).
How many strokes does 漫 have?
漫 has 14 strokes. Its radical is 水 (water).
Is 漫 a good kanji for a tattoo?
漫 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means cartoon, involuntarily, unrestrained, in spite of oneself, corrupt. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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