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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of vehicle and lack. Vehicle being soft.
Symbolism
Weak, flexible, soft. Represents softness.
Component Breakdown
軟=
車欠
car + yawn
Words & Expressions
Words written with 軟
柔軟じゅうなんlithe
軟骨なんこつgristle
軟化なんかsoftening
軟弱なんじゃくweak-willed
軟派なんぱsocial story
軟禁なんきんhouse arrest
Proverbs & Idioms
軟中に剛あり
なんちゅうにごうあり
Strength within softness
Inner toughness beneath a gentle exterior
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 軟 mean in Japanese?
軟 means soft.
How do you read 軟?
On'yomi: ナン (NAN). Kun'yomi: やわ.らか、やわ.らかい (yawaraka, yawarakai).
How many strokes does 軟 have?
軟 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 車 (car).
Is 軟 a good kanji for a tattoo?
軟 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means soft. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.