案
plan · suggestion · draft · ponder · fear · proposition · idea · expectation · worry · table · bench
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
安 + tree
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of peace and tree. Thinking peacefully at wooden desk.
Symbolism
Plan, proposal, idea. Represents thinking and planning.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Developing a new plan
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
思案投首
しあんなげくび
being at one's wit's end; being (quite) at a loss (what to do); being at one's wit's end
鼻元思案
はなもとじあん
superficial (shortsighted) way of thinking; half-baked (foolish, ill-advised) idea; superficial (shortsighted) way of thinking
鼻先思案
はなさきじあん
superficial (shortsighted) way of thinking; half-baked (foolish, ill-advised) idea; superficial (shortsighted) way of thinking
喉元思案
のどもとじあん
superficial way of thinking; shortsighted thinking; shallow idea; superficial way of thinking
Proverbs & Idioms
案ずるより産むが易し
あんずるよりうむがやすし
Giving birth is easier than worrying
Doing is easier than worrying about it
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 案 mean in Japanese?
案 means plan, suggestion, draft, ponder, fear, proposition, idea, expectation, worry, table, bench.
How do you read 案?
On'yomi: アン (AN). Kun'yomi: つくえ (tsukue).
How many strokes does 案 have?
案 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 木 (tree).
Is 案 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 案 (plan, suggestion, draft, ponder, fear, proposition, idea, expectation, worry, table, bench) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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