願
petition · request · vow · wish · hope
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
原 + head
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of original and head. Original wish of mind.
Symbolism
Wish, prayer, hope. Represents heartfelt desire.
Spiritual Meaning
Represents wishes to deities, seeking spiritual connection with transcendent beings through prayer.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Embracing hope
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
他力本願
たりきほんがん
salvation by faith in Amitabha; relying on others; depending on others; salvation by faith in Amitabha
大願成就
たいがんじょうじゅ
realization of a great ambition; realisation of a great ambition; realization of a great ambition
心願成就
しんがんじょうじゅ
earnest prayers being answered; realization of one's earnest wishes; earnest prayers being answered
Proverbs & Idioms
願ってもない
ねがってもない
Better than one could wish for
Beyond one's wildest dreams
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 願 mean in Japanese?
願 means petition, request, vow, wish, hope.
How do you read 願?
On'yomi: ガン (GAN). Kun'yomi: ねが.う、-ねがい (negau, negai).
How many strokes does 願 have?
願 has 19 strokes. Its radical is 頁 (page).
Is 願 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 願 (petition, request, vow, wish, hope) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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