簡
simplicity · brevity
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
bamboo + 間
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of bamboo and between. Simply between bamboo.
Symbolism
Simple, concise, letter. Represents simplicity.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Bustle of the city
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
直截簡明
ちょくせつかんめい
plain and simple; straightforward; plain and simple
簡単明瞭
かんたんめいりょう
simple and clear; simple and clear
簡潔明瞭
かんけつめいりょう
clear and concise; clear and concise
簡明直截
かんめいちょくせつ
simple and plain; frank, direct and unambivalent; straightforward; simple and plain
Proverbs & Idioms
簡にして要を得る
かんにしてようをえる
Simple yet to the point
Being concise while capturing the essence
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 簡 mean in Japanese?
簡 means simplicity, brevity.
How do you read 簡?
On'yomi: カン、ケン (KAN, KEN). Kun'yomi: えら.ぶ、ふだ (erabu, fuda).
How many strokes does 簡 have?
簡 has 18 strokes. Its radical is 竹 (bamboo).
Is 簡 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 簡 (simplicity, brevity) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
Explore by meaning:kanji for brevity