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畔

On'yomi
ハン
HAN
Kun'yomi
あぜ・くろ・ほとり
aze / kuro / hotori

paddy ridge · levee

Details

Strokes10
Frequency#2049
Radical田field(5)

Stroke Order

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Strokes10

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of field and half. Half of field.

Symbolism

Ridge, field ridge, lakeside. Represents ridge.

Component Breakdown

畔=
田半

field + 半

Words & Expressions

Words written with 畔

湖畔こはんlakeside

Similar Kanji

留10畜10畝10界9異11略11畑9畏9

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 畔 mean in Japanese?

畔 means paddy ridge, levee.

How do you read 畔?

On'yomi: ハン (HAN). Kun'yomi: あぜ、くろ、ほとり (aze, kuro, hotori).

How many strokes does 畔 have?

畔 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 田 (field).

Is 畔 a good kanji for a tattoo?

畔 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means paddy ridge, levee. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.