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Component Breakdown
誕=
言延
speech + 延
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of words and extend. Words extending to birth.
Symbolism
Birth, nativity, birthday. Represents birth.
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
誕生日を祝う
たんじょうびをいわう
To celebrate a birthday
To commemorate the day of birth
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 誕 mean in Japanese?
誕 means nativity, be born, declension, lie, be arbitrary.
How do you read 誕?
On'yomi: タン (TAN).
How many strokes does 誕 have?
誕 has 15 strokes. Its radical is 言 (speech).
Is 誕 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 誕 (nativity, be born, declension, lie, be arbitrary) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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