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晩
On'yomi
バン
BAN
nightfall · night
mysteriousdark
Details
Strokes12
Frequency#1424
Radical日sun(4)
Old Form晚
Stroke Order
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Component Breakdown
晩=
日免
sun + 免
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of sun and escape. Sun escaping evening.
Symbolism
Evening, later years, tonight. Represents evening.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Silence of the night
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
大器晩成
たいきばんせい
great talents mature late; great talents mature late
晩成の器
ばんせいのき
A vessel of late accomplishment; Great talents mature slowly