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旦
On'yomi
タン・ダン
TAN / DAN
Kun'yomi
あき.らか・あきら・ただし・あさ・あした
akiraka / akira / tadashi / asa / ashita
daybreak · dawn · morning
Details
Strokes5
Radical日sun(4)
Stroke Order
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Strokes5
Component Breakdown
旦=
日一
sun + one
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of sun and one. Sun rising above one.
Symbolism
New Year's Day, morning, dawn. Represents morning.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Start of the day
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
一旦緩急
いったんかんきゅう
(when) danger threatens; should an emergency occur; (when) danger threatens
人物月旦
じんぶつげったん
character sketch; comments on personalities; character sketch
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 旦 mean in Japanese?
旦 means daybreak, dawn, morning.
How do you read 旦?
On'yomi: タン、ダン (TAN, DAN). Kun'yomi: あき.らか、あきら、ただし、あさ、あした (akiraka, akira, tadashi, asa, ashita).
How many strokes does 旦 have?
旦 has 5 strokes. Its radical is 日 (sun).
Is 旦 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 旦 (daybreak, dawn, morning) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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