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On'yomi
ハン
HAN

printing block · printing plate · edition · impression · label

Details

Strokes8
Frequency#802
Radicalslice(4)

Stroke Order

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Strokes8

Component Breakdown

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片 + 反

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of piece and bend. Bent piece.

Symbolism

Publishing, print, first edition. Represents edition.

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

版籍奉還

はんせきほうかん

return of the land and people from the feudal lords to the Emperor; return of the land and people from the feudal lords to the Emperor

Proverbs & Idioms

版を重ねる

はんをかさねる

Go through multiple editions

Be reprinted many times

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 版 mean in Japanese?

版 means printing block, printing plate, edition, impression, label.

How do you read 版?

On'yomi: ハン (HAN).

How many strokes does 版 have?

版 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 片 (slice).

Is 版 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 版 (printing block, printing plate, edition, impression, label) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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