漫
cartoon · involuntarily · unrestrained · in spite of oneself · corrupt
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
water + 曼
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of water and phonetic. Water spreading.
Symbolism
Manga, aimless, diffuse. Represents spreading.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Quietness of a rainy day
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
天真爛漫
てんしんらんまん
innocent; naive; artless; innocent
桜花爛漫
おうからんまん
riot of cherry blossoms; riot of cherry blossoms
漫言放語
まんげんほうご
saying whatever one feels; speaking at random; making careless remarks; saying whatever one feels
諸国漫遊
しょこくまんゆう
tour around the country; travelling to various provinces; tour around the country
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 漫 mean in Japanese?
漫 means cartoon, involuntarily, unrestrained, in spite of oneself, corrupt.
How do you read 漫?
On'yomi: マン (MAN). Kun'yomi: みだり.に、そぞ.ろ (midarini, sozoro).
How many strokes does 漫 have?
漫 has 14 strokes. Its radical is 水 (water).
Is 漫 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 漫 (cartoon, involuntarily, unrestrained, in spite of oneself, corrupt) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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