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On'yomi
サン
SAN
Kun'yomi
たす.ける・たた.える
tasukeru / tataeru

approve · praise · title or inscription on picture · assist · agree with

Details

Strokes15
Frequency#868
Radicalshell(7)
Old Form

Stroke Order

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Strokes15

Component Breakdown

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㚘 + shell

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of shell, first, and phonetic. Offering shell first.

Symbolism

Approval, praise, sponsor. Represents praising.

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

賛否両論

さんぴりょうろん

arguments for and against; pros and cons; mixed reception; arguments for and against

自画自賛

じがじさん

singing one's own praises; praising one's own wares; singing one's own praises

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 賛 mean in Japanese?

賛 means approve, praise, title or inscription on picture, assist, agree with.

How do you read 賛?

On'yomi: サン (SAN). Kun'yomi: たす.ける、たた.える (tasukeru, tataeru).

How many strokes does 賛 have?

賛 has 15 strokes. Its radical is 貝 (shell).

Is 賛 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 賛 (approve, praise, title or inscription on picture, assist, agree with) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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