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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

Strokes10
Frequency#994
Radical糸silk(6)

Stroke Order

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Strokes10

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of thread and divide. Thread being confused.

Symbolism

Dispute, confusing, loss. Represents confusion.

Component Breakdown

紛=
糹分

thread + 分

Words & Expressions

Words written with 紛

紛らすまぎらすdrown
紛れまぐれfluke
紛糾ふんきゅうcomplication
紛失ふんしつgoing missing
紛れるまぎれるslip into
珍紛漢紛ちんぷんかんぷんbabble

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

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?

紛 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means distract, be mistaken for, go astray, divert. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.