現
present · existing · actual
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
king + see
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of jade and see. Jade being visible.
Symbolism
Present, reality, realization. Represents now.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
心霊現象
しんれいげんしょう
psychic phenomenon; psychic phenomenon
現状維持
げんじょういじ
maintaining the status quo; maintaining the status quo
現世利益
げんせりやく
benefits gained in this world through observance of the Buddhist teachings; happiness gained in this world through observance of the Buddhist teachings; benefits gained in this world through observance of the Buddhist teachings
現状打破
げんじょうだは
abandonment of the status quo; destroying the status quo; overthrowing the present situation; abandonment of the status quo
Proverbs & Idioms
現実を直視する
げんじつをちょくしする
To face reality
Looking at the situation honestly
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 現 mean in Japanese?
現 means present, existing, actual.
How do you read 現?
On'yomi: ゲン (GEN). Kun'yomi: あらわ.れる、あらわ.す、うつつ、うつ.つ (arawareru, arawasu, utsutsu, utsutsu).
How many strokes does 現 have?
現 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 玉 (jade).
Is 現 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 現 (present, existing, actual) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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