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殿
On'yomi
デン・テン
DEN / TEN
Kun'yomi
との・-どの
tono / dono
Mr. · hall · mansion · palace · temple · lord
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of corpse, weapon, and together. Palace dwelling.
Symbolism
Palace, your highness, shrine. Represents palace.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Visiting a temple
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
金殿玉楼
きんでんぎょくろう
magnificent palace; magnificent palace
殿様商売
とのさましょうばい
Lordly business; Arrogant commerce that ignores customer needs
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 殿 mean in Japanese?
殿 means Mr., hall, mansion, palace, temple, lord.
How do you read 殿?
On'yomi: デン、テン (DEN, TEN). Kun'yomi: との、-どの (tono, dono).
How many strokes does 殿 have?
殿 has 13 strokes. Its radical is 殳 (weapon).
Is 殿 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 殿 (Mr., hall, mansion, palace, temple, lord) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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