芳
perfume · balmy · favorable · fragrant
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of grass and direction. Direction grass.
Symbolism
Fragrance, name, scent. Represents fragrance.
Component Breakdown
grass + 方
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 芳 mean in Japanese?
芳 means perfume, balmy, favorable, fragrant.
How do you read 芳?
On'yomi: ホウ (HOU). Kun'yomi: かんば.しい (kanbashii).
How many strokes does 芳 have?
芳 has 7 strokes. Its radical is 艸 (grass).
Is 芳 a good kanji for a tattoo?
芳 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means perfume, balmy, favorable, fragrant. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.