電
electricity
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of '雨' (rain) and '电' (lightning). Lightning falling from rain clouds.
Symbolism
Electricity, modern civilization, speed. Symbol of modern technology.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Bustle of the city
Component Breakdown
top-bottom: rain + 电
Words & Expressions
Words written with 電
Four-Character Compounds
電光石火
でんこうせっか
flash; instant; lightning (speed)
紫電一閃
しでんいっせん
flash of lightning; flash of a sword; brandishing a sword
電光朝露
でんこうちょうろ
fleeting; evanescent
Anime & Manga
とある科学の超電磁砲
A Certain Scientific Railgun
A well-known work with 電 in its Japanese title.
電波女と青春男
Ground Control to Psychoelectric Girl
A well-known work with 電 in its Japanese title.
二十世紀電氣目録-ユーレカ・エヴリカ-
Sparks of Tomorrow
A well-known work with 電 in its Japanese title.
電脳コイル
Den-noh Coil
A well-known work with 電 in its Japanese title.
電波的な彼女
Electromagnetic Girlfriend
A well-known work with 電 in its Japanese title.
Related Figures & Stories
雷電爲右エ門
Name contains 電
Raiden Tameemon , born Seki Tarōkichi , was a Japanese sumo wrestler from Tōmi, Nagano Prefecture.
WikipediaFrequently Asked Questions
What does 電 mean in Japanese?
電 means electricity.
How do you read 電?
On'yomi: デン (DEN).
How many strokes does 電 have?
電 has 13 strokes. Its radical is 雨 (rain).
Is 電 a good kanji for a tattoo?
電 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means electricity. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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