片
one-sided · leaf · sheet · right-side kata radical (no. 91)
Details
Stroke Order
Cultural Context
Etymology
Shape of wood split in half. Piece.
Symbolism
One side, fragment, tidy up. Represents piece.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Leaves falling
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
一日片時
いちにちへんじ
short time; short time
片言隻語
へんげんせきご
(not even) a few words; (not even) a few words
片言隻句
へんげんせきく
few words; single phrase; few words
片利共生
へんりきょうせい
commensalism; commensalism
打成一片
たじょういっぺん
intensive zazen meditation on a subject; knocking all into one; intensive zazen meditation on a subject
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 片 mean in Japanese?
片 means one-sided, leaf, sheet, right-side kata radical (no. 91).
How do you read 片?
On'yomi: ヘン (HEN). Kun'yomi: かた-、かた (kata, kata).
How many strokes does 片 have?
片 has 4 strokes. Its radical is 片 (slice).
Is 片 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 片 (one-sided, leaf, sheet, right-side kata radical (no. 91)) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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