甘
sweet · coax · pamper · be content · sugary
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Shape of holding in mouth. Sweet taste.
Symbolism
Sweet, luscious, flattery. Represents sweetness.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
辛酸甘苦
しんさんかんく
hardships and joys; tasting the sweets and bitters of life; being well-versed in the ways of the world (having seen much of life); hardships and joys
甘言蜜語
かんげんみつご
honeyed words; flattery; honeyed words
Proverbs & Idioms
甘い汁を吸う
あまいしるをすう
To suck the sweet juice
To benefit from others' efforts without working yourself
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 甘 mean in Japanese?
甘 means sweet, coax, pamper, be content, sugary.
How do you read 甘?
On'yomi: カン (KAN). Kun'yomi: あま.い、あま.える、あま.やかす、うま.い (amai, amaeru, amayakasu, umai).
How many strokes does 甘 have?
甘 has 5 strokes. Its radical is 甘 (sweet).
Is 甘 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 甘 (sweet, coax, pamper, be content, sugary) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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