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並
On'yomi
ヘイ・ホウ
HEI / HOU
Kun'yomi
な.み・なみ・なら.べる・なら.ぶ・なら.びに
nami / nami / naraberu / narabu / narabini
row · and · besides · as well as · line up · rank with · rival · equal
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Component Breakdown
並=
䒑业
䒑 + 业
Cultural Context
Etymology
Shape of two people standing. Standing together.
Symbolism
Line up, parallel, row. Represents lining up.
Related Culture & Scenes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 並 mean in Japanese?
並 means row, and, besides, as well as, line up, rank with, rival, equal.
How do you read 並?
On'yomi: ヘイ、ホウ (HEI, HOU). Kun'yomi: な.み、なみ、なら.べる、なら.ぶ、なら.びに (nami, nami, naraberu, narabu, narabini).
How many strokes does 並 have?
並 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 一 (one).
Is 並 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 並 (row, and, besides, as well as, line up, rank with, rival, equal) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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