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On'yomi
フン
FUN
Kun'yomi
デシメートル・こ・こな
DESHIMEETORU / ko / kona

flour · powder · dust

Details

Strokes10
Frequency#1484
Radicalrice(6)

Stroke Order

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Strokes10

Component Breakdown

=

rice + 分

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of rice and divide. Rice divided into powder.

Symbolism

Powder, pollen, flour. Represents powder.

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

粉骨砕身

ふんこつさいしん

making one's best exertions; making one's best exertions

粉飾決算

ふんしょくけっさん

fraudulent accounting; window-dressing settlement of accounts; creative accounting; fraudulent accounting

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 粉 mean in Japanese?

粉 means flour, powder, dust.

How do you read 粉?

On'yomi: フン (FUN). Kun'yomi: デシメートル、こ、こな (DESHIMEETORU, ko, kona).

How many strokes does 粉 have?

粉 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 米 (rice).

Is 粉 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 粉 (flour, powder, dust) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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