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On'yomi
ガン
GAN
Kun'yomi
もちあそ.ぶ・もてあそ.ぶ
mochiasobu / moteasobu

play · take pleasure in · trifle with · make sport of

Details

Strokes8
Frequency#2216
Radicaljade(5)

Stroke Order

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Strokes8

Component Breakdown

=

king + 元

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of jade and origin. Playing with jade.

Symbolism

Toy, pet, enjoy. Represents play and enjoyment.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • Enjoying play

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

熟読玩味

じゅくどくがんみ

reading carefully with appreciation; reading carefully with appreciation

玩物喪志

がんぶつそうし

forgetting one's serious objectives by becoming engrossed in trivial pursuits; being distracted by trivial objects and losing sight of one's original goal; forgetting one's serious objectives by becoming engrossed in trivial pursuits

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 玩 mean in Japanese?

玩 means play, take pleasure in, trifle with, make sport of.

How do you read 玩?

On'yomi: ガン (GAN). Kun'yomi: もちあそ.ぶ、もてあそ.ぶ (mochiasobu, moteasobu).

How many strokes does 玩 have?

玩 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 玉 (jade).

Is 玩 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 玩 (play, take pleasure in, trifle with, make sport of) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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