環
ring · circle · loop
Details
Description
Ring - a circle of jade. The loop that closes on itself, and the environment that surrounds us.
Stroke Order
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of jade and phonetic. Ring of round jade.
Symbolism
Environment, cycle, part. Represents connecting like ring.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Arrival of spring
Component Breakdown
king + 睘
Words & Expressions
Words written with 環
Four-Character Compounds
衆人環視
しゅうじんかんし
all eyes (of the public); (in) full view of the public; (with) everyone looking on
Proverbs & Idioms
悪循環を断ち切る
あくじゅんかんをたちきる
To break the vicious cycle
To stop a chain of negative events
Related Figures & Stories
三浦環
Name contains 環
Tamaki Miura February 22, 1884 – May 26, 1946), was a Japanese opera singer who performed as Cio-Cio-San in Puccini's Madama Butterfly.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 環 mean in Japanese?
環 means ring, circle, loop. Ring - a circle of jade. The loop that closes on itself, and the environment that surrounds us.
How do you read 環?
On'yomi: カン (KAN). Kun'yomi: わ (wa).
How many strokes does 環 have?
環 has 17 strokes. Its radical is 玉 (jade).
Is 環 a good kanji for a tattoo?
環 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means ring, circle, loop. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.