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蛮
On'yomi
バン
BAN
Kun'yomi
えびす
ebisu
barbarian
Details
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of also and insect. Also insect.
Symbolism
Barbarian, savagery, southern barbarian. Represents barbarism.
Component Breakdown
蛮=
亦虫
亦 + insect
Words & Expressions
Words written with 蛮
南蛮なんばんnanban
野蛮やばんsavage
蛮行ばんこうsavagery
蛮勇ばんゆうrecklessness
Four-Character Compounds
夷蛮戎狄
いばんじゅうてき
the barbarians beyond the borders of old China
Anime & Manga
姫騎士は蛮族の嫁
The Warrior Princess and the Barbaric King
A well-known work with 蛮 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
“barbarian”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 蛮 mean in Japanese?
蛮 means barbarian.
How do you read 蛮?
On'yomi: バン (BAN). Kun'yomi: えびす (ebisu).
How many strokes does 蛮 have?
蛮 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 虫 (insect).
Is 蛮 a good kanji for a tattoo?
蛮 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means barbarian. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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