盤
tray · shallow bowl · platter · tub · board · phonograph record
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
般 + 皿
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of general and dish. General dish.
Symbolism
Tray, base, disc. Represents board.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Water flowing to low ground
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
盤根錯節
ばんこんさくせつ
hard-to-penetrate event; hard-to-penetrate situation; hard-to-penetrate event
地盤沈下
じばんちんか
land subsidence; decline in influence; land subsidence
杯盤狼藉
はいばんろうぜき
glasses and plates being scattered about after a party or banquet; articles lying about in a jumble; glasses and plates being scattered about after a party or banquet
大盤振舞
おおばんぶるまい
lavish feast; splendid banquet; corporate largess; lavish feast
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 盤 mean in Japanese?
盤 means tray, shallow bowl, platter, tub, board, phonograph record.
How do you read 盤?
On'yomi: バン (BAN).
How many strokes does 盤 have?
盤 has 15 strokes. Its radical is 皿 (dish).
Is 盤 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 盤 (tray, shallow bowl, platter, tub, board, phonograph record) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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