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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of curved and eight. Making canon.
Symbolism
Model, classic, dictionary. Represents classic.
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- — Upholding the law
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Proverbs & Idioms
古典に学ぶ
こてんにまなぶ
Learn from the classics
Gain wisdom from the works of predecessors
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 典 mean in Japanese?
典 means code, ceremony, law, rule.
How do you read 典?
On'yomi: テン、デン (TEN, DEN). Kun'yomi: ふみ、のり (fumi, nori).
How many strokes does 典 have?
典 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 八 (eight).
Is 典 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 典 (code, ceremony, law, rule) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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