偏
partial · side · left-side radical · inclining · biased
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
person + 扁
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of person and flat. Person being biased.
Symbolism
Prejudice, bias, lean. Represents bias.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
不偏不党
ふへんふとう
impartiality; neutrality; independence; impartiality
偏旁冠脚
へんぼうかんきゃく
radicals of a kanji (left, right, crown and lower); kanji components; radicals of a kanji (left, right, crown and lower)
知育偏重
ちいくへんちょう
too much intellectual training; overemphasis on intellectual education; too much intellectual training
無私無偏
むしむへん
to think or act fairly without concern for one's own benefit; to think or act fairly without concern for one's own benefit
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 偏 mean in Japanese?
偏 means partial, side, left-side radical, inclining, biased.
How do you read 偏?
On'yomi: ヘン (HEN). Kun'yomi: かたよ.る (katayoru).
How many strokes does 偏 have?
偏 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 人 (person).
Is 偏 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 偏 (partial, side, left-side radical, inclining, biased) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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