団
group · association
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
enclosure + inch
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of enclosure and phonetic. Making group in enclosure.
Symbolism
Group, organization, unity. Represents group.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
一家団欒
いっかだんらん
happy family get-together; happy family get-together
大同団結
だいどうだんけつ
merger; (presenting a) united front; merger
一致団結
いっちだんけつ
solidarity; banding together and working as one for a common cause; solidarity
家族団欒
かぞくだんらん
happy family circle; sitting in a family circle and enjoying conversation; harmony in a family; happy family circle
Proverbs & Idioms
団栗の背比べ
どんぐりのせいくらべ
Comparing acorn heights
All equally mediocre with no significant differences
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 団 mean in Japanese?
団 means group, association.
How do you read 団?
On'yomi: ダン、トン (DAN, TON). Kun'yomi: かたまり、まる.い (katamari, marui).
How many strokes does 団 have?
団 has 6 strokes. Its radical is 囗 (enclosure).
Is 団 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 団 (group, association) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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