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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of grass and phonetic. Enclosed grassland.
Symbolism
Garden, paradise, villa. Represents managed beautiful space.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Strolling through the garden
Component Breakdown
苑=
艹夗
grass + 夗
Words & Expressions
Words written with 苑
外苑がいえんouter garden
御苑ぎょえんimperial garden
Proverbs & Idioms
文苑に名を残す
ぶんえんになをのこす
To leave a name in literary circles
To gain fame in the world of literature
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 苑 mean in Japanese?
苑 means garden, farm, park.
How do you read 苑?
On'yomi: エン、オン (EN, ON). Kun'yomi: その、う.つ (sono, utsu).
How many strokes does 苑 have?
苑 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 艸 (grass).
Is 苑 a good kanji for a tattoo?
苑 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means garden, farm, park. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.