繁
luxuriant · thick · overgrown · frequency · complexity · trouble
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
敏 + thread
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of quick and thread. Thread prospering quickly.
Symbolism
Prosperity, breeding, flourishing. Represents prospering.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
繁文縟礼
はんぶんじょくれい
red-tapism; red-tapism
商売繁盛
しょうばいはんじょう
thriving (prosperous) business; rush of business; thriving (prosperous) business
御用繁多
ごようはんた
being busy with many things; extreme busyness due to pressure of business; being busy with many things
Proverbs & Idioms
繁栄を極める
はんえいをきわめる
Reach the height of prosperity
Achieve maximum flourishing
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 繁 mean in Japanese?
繁 means luxuriant, thick, overgrown, frequency, complexity, trouble.
How do you read 繁?
On'yomi: ハン (HAN). Kun'yomi: しげ.る、しげ.く (shigeru, shigeku).
How many strokes does 繁 have?
繁 has 16 strokes. Its radical is 糸 (silk).
Is 繁 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 繁 (luxuriant, thick, overgrown, frequency, complexity, trouble) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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