賛
approve · praise · title or inscription on picture · assist · agree with
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
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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