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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of boat and watch. Boat for watching.
Symbolism
Warship, fleet, battleship. Represents military ship.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Era of war
Component Breakdown
艦=
舟監
boat + 監
Words & Expressions
Words written with 艦
艦隊かんたいfleet
艦艇かんていwarships
戦艦せんかんbattleship
艦船かんせんwarships and other vessels
潜水艦せんすいかんsubmarine
Proverbs & Idioms
大艦巨砲主義
たいかんきょほうしゅぎ
Big battleship doctrine
An approach that prioritizes size and power over strategy
Anime & Manga
艦隊これくしょん -艦これ-
KanColle
A well-known work with 艦 in its Japanese title.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 艦 mean in Japanese?
艦 means warship.
How do you read 艦?
On'yomi: カン (KAN).
How many strokes does 艦 have?
艦 has 21 strokes. Its radical is 舟 (boat).
Is 艦 a good kanji for a tattoo?
艦 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means warship. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.