編
compilation · knit · plait · braid · twist · editing · completed poem · part of a book
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of thread and flat. Weaving thread flat.
Symbolism
Edit, knit, organize. Represents knitting.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Unraveling a book
Component Breakdown
thread + 扁
Words & Expressions
Words written with 編
Four-Character Compounds
千編一律
せんぺんいちりつ
monotonous; humdrum; stereotyped
韋編三絶
いへんさんぜつ
repeated reading; close (careful) reading; careful perusal
Anime & Manga
鬼滅の刃 無限列車編
Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train
A well-known work with 編 in its Japanese title.
ジョジョの奇妙な冒険 スターダストクルセイダース エジプト編
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders - Battle in Egypt
A well-known work with 編 in its Japanese title.
呪術廻戦 死滅回游 前編
JUJUTSU KAISEN Season 3: The Culling Game Part 1
A well-known work with 編 in its Japanese title.
進撃の巨人 The Final Season完結編 前編
Attack on Titan Final Season THE FINAL CHAPTERS Special 1
A well-known work with 編 in its Japanese title.
劇場版「鬼滅の刃」無限城編 第一章 猗窩座再来
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle
A well-known work with 編 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 編 mean in Japanese?
編 means compilation, knit, plait, braid, twist, editing, completed poem, part of a book.
How do you read 編?
On'yomi: ヘン (HEN). Kun'yomi: あ.む、-あ.み (amu, ami).
How many strokes does 編 have?
編 has 15 strokes. Its radical is 糸 (silk).
Is 編 a good kanji for a tattoo?
編 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means compilation, knit, plait, braid, twist, editing, completed poem, part of a book. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.