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胆
On'yomi
タン
TAN
Kun'yomi
きも
kimo
gall bladder · courage · pluck · nerve
powerfulpeacefuldark
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Strokes9
Frequency#1449
Radical肉meat(6)
Old Form膽
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Component Breakdown
胆=
月旦
moon + 旦
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of flesh and dawn. Dawn of flesh.
Symbolism
Courage, bold, gall. Represents gall.
Words & Expressions
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; going through thick and thin to attain one's objective
大胆不敵
だいたんふてき
daring; fearless; audacious; daring
胆大心小
たんだいしんしょう
being bold and courageous, but also careful and meticulous; 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; 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