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何
On'yomi
カ
KA
Kun'yomi
なに・なん・なに-・なん-
nani / nan / nani / nan
what
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Component Breakdown
何=
亻可
person + 可
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of '人' (person) and '可'. A person asking about something.
Symbolism
Question, inquiry, curiosity. Represents the attitude of questioning the essence of things.
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Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
何はともあれ
なにはともあれ
In any case
Regardless of anything else
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 何 mean in Japanese?
何 means what.
How do you read 何?
On'yomi: カ (KA). Kun'yomi: なに、なん、なに-、なん- (nani, nan, nani, nan).
How many strokes does 何 have?
何 has 7 strokes. Its radical is 人 (person).
Is 何 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 何 (what) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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