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賛
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
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Stroke Order
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Strokes15
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of shell, first, and phonetic. Offering shell first.
Symbolism
Approval, praise, sponsor. Represents praising.
Component Breakdown
賛=
㚘貝
㚘 + shell
Words & Expressions
Words written with 賛
賛歌さんかhymn
賛辞さんじeulogy
絶賛ぜっさんacclaim
賛助さんじょpatronage
賛美さんびextolment
Four-Character Compounds
賛否両論
さんぴりょうろん
arguments for and against; pros and cons; mixed reception
自画自賛
じがじさん
singing one's own praises; praising one's own wares
Other kanji with the same meaning
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?
賛 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means approve, praise, title or inscription on picture, assist, agree with. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.