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淡
On'yomi
タン
TAN
Kun'yomi
あわ.い
awai
thin · faint · pale · fleeting
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes11
Component Breakdown
淡=
氵炎
water + 炎
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of water and flame. Water diluted by flame.
Symbolism
Fresh water, light, plain. Represents lightness.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Pondering thoughts
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
無欲恬淡
むよくてんたん
indifferent to worldly gain; indifferent to worldly gain
虚無恬淡
きょむてんたん
rising above the trivia of life and remaining calm and selfless; rising above the trivia of life and remaining calm and selfless
Poetry
和歌（百人一首） (Waka (Hyakunin Isshu))
淡路島 かよふ千鳥の 鳴く声に 幾夜ねざめぬ 須磨の関守
Poem #78 from Hyakunin Isshu
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UnknownFrequently Asked Questions
What does 淡 mean in Japanese?
淡 means thin, faint, pale, fleeting.
How do you read 淡?
On'yomi: タン (TAN). Kun'yomi: あわ.い (awai).
How many strokes does 淡 have?
淡 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 水 (water).
Is 淡 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 淡 (thin, faint, pale, fleeting) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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