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紛
On'yomi
フン
FUN
Kun'yomi
まぎ.れる・-まぎ.れ・まぎ.らす・まぎ.らわす・まぎ.らわしい
magireru / magire / magirasu / magirawasu / magirawashii
distract · be mistaken for · go astray · divert
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes10
Component Breakdown
紛=
糹分
thread + 分
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of thread and divide. Thread being confused.
Symbolism
Dispute, confusing, loss. Represents confusion.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
諸説紛々
しょせつふんぷん
divergent opinions abound; opinion is divided; there are many rumors afloat; divergent opinions abound
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 紛 mean in Japanese?
紛 means distract, be mistaken for, go astray, divert.
How do you read 紛?
On'yomi: フン (FUN). Kun'yomi: まぎ.れる、-まぎ.れ、まぎ.らす、まぎ.らわす、まぎ.らわしい (magireru, magire, magirasu, magirawasu, magirawashii).
How many strokes does 紛 have?
紛 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 糸 (silk).
Is 紛 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 紛 (distract, be mistaken for, go astray, divert) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.