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膳
On'yomi
ゼン・セン
ZEN / SEN
Kun'yomi
かしわ・すす.める・そな.える
kashiwa / susumeru / sonaeru
small low table · tray
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes16
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of flesh and good. Good flesh tray.
Symbolism
Tray, meal tray, serving. Represents tray.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Small joy
Component Breakdown
膳=
月善
moon + 善
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
棚からぼた餅
たなからぼたもち
A windfall
Good fortune falling into one's lap
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 膳 mean in Japanese?
膳 means small low table, tray.
How do you read 膳?
On'yomi: ゼン、セン (ZEN, SEN). Kun'yomi: かしわ、すす.める、そな.える (kashiwa, susumeru, sonaeru).
How many strokes does 膳 have?
膳 has 16 strokes. Its radical is 肉 (meat).
Is 膳 a good kanji for a tattoo?
膳 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means small low table, tray. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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