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燦
On'yomi
サン
SAN
Kun'yomi
さん.たる・あき.らか・きらめ.く・きら.めく
santaru / akiraka / kirameku / kirameku
brilliant
Details
Strokes17
Radical火fire(4)
Stroke Order
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Strokes17
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of fire and phonetic. Fire shining.
Symbolism
Brilliant, radiance, sparkle. Represents shining.
Component Breakdown
燦=
火粲
fire + 粲
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
燦然と輝く
さんぜんとかがやく
To shine brilliantly
Radiating with dazzling light
Other kanji with the same meaning
“brilliant”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 燦 mean in Japanese?
燦 means brilliant.
How do you read 燦?
On'yomi: サン (SAN). Kun'yomi: さん.たる、あき.らか、きらめ.く、きら.めく (santaru, akiraka, kirameku, kirameku).
How many strokes does 燦 have?
燦 has 17 strokes. Its radical is 火 (fire).
Is 燦 a good kanji for a tattoo?
燦 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means brilliant. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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