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藩
On'yomi
ハン
HAN
clan · enclosure
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes18
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of grass and phonetic. Grass domain.
Symbolism
Domain, feudal lord, abolition of domains. Represents domain.
Component Breakdown
藩=
艹潘
grass + 潘
Words & Expressions
Words written with 藩
Four-Character Compounds
藩閥政治
はんばつせいじ
Domain clique politics; Politics dominated by regional factions
Other kanji with the same meaning
“clan”
“enclosure”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 藩 mean in Japanese?
藩 means clan, enclosure.
How do you read 藩?
On'yomi: ハン (HAN).
How many strokes does 藩 have?
藩 has 18 strokes. Its radical is 艸 (grass).
Is 藩 a good kanji for a tattoo?
藩 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means clan, enclosure. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.