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軒
On'yomi
ケン
KEN
Kun'yomi
のき
noki
flats · counter for houses · eaves
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes10
Component Breakdown
軒=
車干
car + 干
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of vehicle and dry. Eaves of vehicle.
Symbolism
Eaves, one house, roof. Represents house eaves.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Returning home
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
意気軒昂
いきけんこう
in high spirits; elated; in high spirits
Proverbs & Idioms
軒を貸して母屋を取られる
のきをかしておもやをとられる
Lend the eaves and lose the house
Give an inch and lose a mile
Poetry
和歌（百人一首） (Waka (Hyakunin Isshu))
百敷や ふるき軒端の しのぶにも なほあまりある 昔なりけり
Poem #100 from Hyakunin Isshu
順徳院Emperor Juntoku
13th centuryFrequently Asked Questions
What does 軒 mean in Japanese?
軒 means flats, counter for houses, eaves.
How do you read 軒?
On'yomi: ケン (KEN). Kun'yomi: のき (noki).
How many strokes does 軒 have?
軒 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 車 (car).
Is 軒 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 軒 (flats, counter for houses, eaves) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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