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On'yomi
タン
TAN

nativity · be born · declension · lie · be arbitrary

Details

Strokes15
Frequency#1024
Radicalspeech(7)

Stroke Order

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Strokes15

Component Breakdown

=

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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