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粘
On'yomi
ネン
NEN
Kun'yomi
ねば.る
nebaru
sticky · glutinous · greasy · persevere
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of rice and divine. Rice being sticky.
Symbolism
Adhesion, sticky, clay. Represents stickiness.
Component Breakdown
粘=
米占
rice + 占
Words & Expressions
Words written with 粘
粘土ねんどclay
粘々ねばねばgluey
粘膜ねんまくmucosa
粘着ねんちゃくcohesion
粘りねばりviscosity
粘るねばるbe sticky
Four-Character Compounds
粘り勝ち
ねばりがち
Victory through persistence; Win by refusing to give up
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 粘 mean in Japanese?
粘 means sticky, glutinous, greasy, persevere.
How do you read 粘?
On'yomi: ネン (NEN). Kun'yomi: ねば.る (nebaru).
How many strokes does 粘 have?
粘 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 米 (rice).
Is 粘 a good kanji for a tattoo?
粘 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means sticky, glutinous, greasy, persevere. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.