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阪
On'yomi
ハン
HAN
Kun'yomi
さか
saka
heights · slope
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of hill and reverse. Slope of hill.
Symbolism
Osaka, Hanshin, Keihan. Represents place name.
Component Breakdown
阪=
阝反
hill + 反
Words & Expressions
Words written with 阪
大阪おおさかosaka
阪神はんしんhanshin
京阪けいはんkyoto and osaka
Proverbs & Idioms
大阪商人は三代
おおさかしょうにんはさんだい
Osaka merchants last three generations
Business success rarely continues beyond three generations
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 阪 mean in Japanese?
阪 means heights, slope.
How do you read 阪?
On'yomi: ハン (HAN). Kun'yomi: さか (saka).
How many strokes does 阪 have?
阪 has 7 strokes. Its radical is 阜 (mound).
Is 阪 a good kanji for a tattoo?
阪 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means heights, slope. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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