参
nonplussed · three (in documents) · going · coming · visiting · visit · be defeated · die · be madly in love · participate · take part in
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
厶 + big + 彡
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of pattern and private. Participating.
Symbolism
Participate, visit shrine, reference. Represents joining.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Sitting and waiting
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
参ったと言わせる
まいったといわせる
To make them say uncle
Defeating someone completely
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 参 mean in Japanese?
参 means nonplussed, three (in documents), going, coming, visiting, visit, be defeated, die, be madly in love, participate, take part in.
How do you read 参?
On'yomi: サン、シン (SAN, SHIN). Kun'yomi: まい.る、まい-、まじわる、みつ (mairu, mai, majiwaru, mitsu).
How many strokes does 参 have?
参 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 厶 (private).
Is 参 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 参 (nonplussed, three (in documents), going, coming, visiting, visit, be defeated, die, be madly in love, participate, take part in) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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