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辺
On'yomi
ヘン
HEN
Kun'yomi
あた.り・ほと.り・-べ
atari / hotori / be
environs · boundary · border · vicinity
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes5
Component Breakdown
辺=
辶刀
walk + sword
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of advance and direction. Direction edge.
Symbolism
Area, vicinity, seaside. Represents vicinity.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
広大無辺
こうだいむへん
boundless; infinite; vast; boundless
炉辺談話
ろへんだんわ
fireside chat; fireside chat
無量無辺
むりょうむへん
immense and limitless; immense and limitless
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 辺 mean in Japanese?
辺 means environs, boundary, border, vicinity.
How do you read 辺?
On'yomi: ヘン (HEN). Kun'yomi: あた.り、ほと.り、-べ (atari, hotori, be).
How many strokes does 辺 have?
辺 has 5 strokes. Its radical is 辶 (walk).
Is 辺 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 辺 (environs, boundary, border, vicinity) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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