弾
bullet · twang · flip · snap
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
bow + 単
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of bow and single. Playing bow singly.
Symbolism
Bullet, play, bomb. Represents bullet.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
砲煙弾雨
ほうえんだんう
the smoke of guns and a rain of bullets or shells; the smoke of guns and a rain of bullets or shells
硝煙弾雨
しょうえんだんう
smoke of powder and hail of bullets; (in) the thick of the raging battle; smoke of powder and hail of bullets
弾丸黒子
だんがんこくし
As small as a bullet or mole; A metaphor for an extremely small piece of land
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 弾 mean in Japanese?
弾 means bullet, twang, flip, snap.
How do you read 弾?
On'yomi: ダン、タン (DAN, TAN). Kun'yomi: ひ.く、-ひ.き、はず.む、たま、はじ.く、はじ.ける、ただ.す、はじ.きゆみ (hiku, hiki, hazumu, tama, hajiku, hajikeru, tadasu, hajikiyumi).
How many strokes does 弾 have?
弾 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 弓 (bow).
Is 弾 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 弾 (bullet, twang, flip, snap) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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