Back

On'yomi
エン・オン
EN / ON
Kun'yomi
その・う.つ
sono / utsu

garden · farm · park

Details

Strokes8
Frequency#2060
Radicalgrass(6)

Stroke Order

Loading...
Strokes8

Component Breakdown

=

grass + 夗

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

Words & Expressions

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

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?

Yes. 苑 (garden, farm, park) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

Explore by meaning:kanji for garden · kanji for farm · kanji for park