玩
play · take pleasure in · trifle with · make sport of
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of jade and origin. Playing with jade.
Symbolism
Toy, pet, enjoy. Represents play and enjoyment.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Enjoying play
Component Breakdown
king + 元
Words & Expressions
Words written with 玩
Four-Character Compounds
熟読玩味
じゅくどくがんみ
reading carefully with appreciation
玩物喪志
がんぶつそうし
forgetting one's serious objectives by becoming engrossed in trivial pursuits; being distracted by trivial objects and losing sight of one's original goal
Other kanji with the same meaning
“take pleasure in”
“trifle with”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 玩 mean in Japanese?
玩 means play, take pleasure in, trifle with, make sport of.
How do you read 玩?
On'yomi: ガン (GAN). Kun'yomi: もちあそ.ぶ、もてあそ.ぶ (mochiasobu, moteasobu).
How many strokes does 玩 have?
玩 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 玉 (jade).
Is 玩 a good kanji for a tattoo?
玩 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means play, take pleasure in, trifle with, make sport of. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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