範
pattern · example · model
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of bamboo and flood. Bamboo model.
Symbolism
Model, range, standard. Represents model.
Words & Expressions
Words written with 範
Four-Character Compounds
率先垂範
そっせんすいはん
set an example worth following; take the initiative in doing something thereby setting an example for others to follow
Proverbs & Idioms
範を垂れる
はんをたれる
Set an example
Provide a model for others
Anime & Manga
範馬刃牙
Baki Hanma
A well-known work with 範 in its Japanese title.
片田舎のおっさん、剣聖になる ～ただの田舎の剣術師範だったのに、大成した弟子たちが俺を放ってくれない件～
From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman: My Hotshot Disciples Are All Grown Up Now, and They Won’t Leave Me Alone
A well-known work with 範 in its Japanese title.
Related Figures & Stories
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Name contains 範
Zhang Hongfan was a Chinese military general of the Mongol Empire and the Yuan dynasty.
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Princess Noriko was an Empress of Japan during the early Kamakura period.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 範 mean in Japanese?
範 means pattern, example, model.
How do you read 範?
On'yomi: ハン (HAN).
How many strokes does 範 have?
範 has 15 strokes. Its radical is 竹 (bamboo).
Is 範 a good kanji for a tattoo?
範 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means pattern, example, model. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.