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舷
On'yomi
ゲン
GEN
Kun'yomi
ふなばた・ふなべり
funabata / funaberi
gunwale
Details
Strokes11
Radical舟boat(6)
Stroke Order
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Strokes11
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of boat and mysterious. Edge of boat.
Symbolism
Gunwale, side of ship, voyage. Represents ship's side.
Component Breakdown
舷=
舟玄
boat + 玄
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
舷側に立つ
げんそくにたつ
To stand at the gunwale
Standing at the edge, surveying the situation
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 舷 mean in Japanese?
舷 means gunwale.
How do you read 舷?
On'yomi: ゲン (GEN). Kun'yomi: ふなばた、ふなべり (funabata, funaberi).
How many strokes does 舷 have?
舷 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 舟 (boat).
Is 舷 a good kanji for a tattoo?
舷 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means gunwale. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.