延
prolong · stretching
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
stretch + 丿
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of long road and stop. Long continuing road.
Symbolism
Extension, postpone, prolong life. Represents lengthening.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Wishing for longevity
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
延命息災
えんめいそくさい
health and longevity; enjoying a long and healthy life being untouched by disaster; health and longevity
息災延命
そくさいえんめい
health and longevity; enjoying a long and healthy life being untouched by disaster; health and longevity
延頸挙踵
えんけいきょしょう
longing for someone or something; waiting for someone of great talent to arrive; stretching one's neck and standing on tiptoes; longing for someone or something
延命措置
えんめいそち
Life-prolonging measures; Medical interventions to extend life
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 延 mean in Japanese?
延 means prolong, stretching.
How do you read 延?
On'yomi: エン (EN). Kun'yomi: の.びる、の.べる、の.べ、の.ばす (nobiru, noberu, nobe, nobasu).
How many strokes does 延 have?
延 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 廴 (long stride).
Is 延 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 延 (prolong, stretching) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.