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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of flesh and dawn. Dawn of flesh.
Symbolism
Courage, bold, gall. Represents gall.
Component Breakdown
moon + 旦
Words & Expressions
Words written with 胆
Four-Character Compounds
臥薪嘗胆
がしんしょうたん
going through thick and thin to attain one's objective; enduring unspeakable hardships for the sake of vengeance
大胆不敵
だいたんふてき
daring; fearless; audacious
胆大心小
たんだいしんしょう
being bold and courageous, but also careful and meticulous
失望落胆
しつぼうらくたん
being disappointed and disheartened
Proverbs & Idioms
肝胆相照らす
かんたんあいてらす
Hearts open to each other
A relationship of deep mutual trust
Other kanji with the same meaning
“courage”
“nerve”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 胆 mean in Japanese?
胆 means gall bladder, courage, pluck, nerve.
How do you read 胆?
On'yomi: タン (TAN). Kun'yomi: きも (kimo).
How many strokes does 胆 have?
胆 has 9 strokes. Its radical is 肉 (meat).
Is 胆 a good kanji for a tattoo?
胆 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means gall bladder, courage, pluck, nerve. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.