管
pipe · tube · wind instrument · drunken talk · control · jurisdiction
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of bamboo and official. Tube made of bamboo.
Symbolism
Management, plumbing, blood vessel. Represents passage.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Blown by the wind
Component Breakdown
bamboo + 官
Words & Expressions
Words written with 管
Four-Character Compounds
手練手管
てれんてくだ
wiles; art of coaxing
詩歌管弦
しいかかんげん
Chinese and Japanese poetry and instrumental music; poetry and music; literature and music
只管打坐
しかんたざ
shikantaza; meditation practice where one stays intensely focused without focusing on any particular object
Proverbs & Idioms
管を以て天を窺う
くだをもっててんをうかがう
To view the sky through a tube
Having a narrow and limited perspective
Anime & Manga
すのはら荘の管理人さん
Miss Caretaker of Sunohara-sou
A well-known work with 管 in its Japanese title.
魔皇大管家
The Devil Butler
A well-known work with 管 in its Japanese title.
塔の管理をしてみよう
Tou no Kanri wo Shite Miyou
A well-known work with 管 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 管 mean in Japanese?
管 means pipe, tube, wind instrument, drunken talk, control, jurisdiction.
How do you read 管?
On'yomi: カン (KAN). Kun'yomi: くだ (kuda).
How many strokes does 管 have?
管 has 14 strokes. Its radical is 竹 (bamboo).
Is 管 a good kanji for a tattoo?
管 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means pipe, tube, wind instrument, drunken talk, control, jurisdiction. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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