Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
半 + sword
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of half and sword. Judging by cutting in half.
Symbolism
Judgment, trial, criticism. Represents judging.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Expanse of the sea
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
判官贔屓
ほうがんびいき
sympathy for a tragic hero; rooting for the underdog; sympathy for a tragic hero
欠席裁判
けっせきさいばん
trial in absentia; judgment by default (judgement); trial in absentia
Proverbs & Idioms
判で押したよう
はんでおしたよう
Like stamped with a seal
Exactly the same without variation
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 判 mean in Japanese?
判 means judgement, judgment, signature, stamp, seal.
How do you read 判?
On'yomi: ハン、バン (HAN, BAN). Kun'yomi: わか.る (wakaru).
How many strokes does 判 have?
判 has 7 strokes. Its radical is 刀 (knife).
Is 判 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 判 (judgement, judgment, signature, stamp, seal) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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