彦

Etymology

Composed of hair, cliff, and pattern. Decorated scholar.

Symbolism

Lad, honorific for men, name. Represents handsome man.

What does 彦 mean in Japanese?

彦 means lad, boy (ancient).

How do you read 彦?

On'yomi: ゲン (GEN). Kun'yomi: ひこ (hiko).

How many strokes does 彦 have?

彦 has 9 strokes. Its radical is 彡 (bristle).

Is 彦 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 彦 (lad, boy (ancient)) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.