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On'yomi
フン
FUN
Kun'yomi
まぎ.れる・-まぎ.れ・まぎ.らす・まぎ.らわす・まぎ.らわしい
magireru / magire / magirasu / magirawasu / magirawashii

distract · be mistaken for · go astray · divert

Details

Strokes10
Frequency#994
Radicalsilk(6)

Stroke Order

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Strokes10

Component Breakdown

=

thread + 分

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of thread and divide. Thread being confused.

Symbolism

Dispute, confusing, loss. Represents confusion.

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

諸説紛々

しょせつふんぷん

divergent opinions abound; opinion is divided; there are many rumors afloat; divergent opinions abound

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 紛 mean in Japanese?

紛 means distract, be mistaken for, go astray, divert.

How do you read 紛?

On'yomi: フン (FUN). Kun'yomi: まぎ.れる、-まぎ.れ、まぎ.らす、まぎ.らわす、まぎ.らわしい (magireru, magire, magirasu, magirawasu, magirawashii).

How many strokes does 紛 have?

紛 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 糸 (silk).

Is 紛 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 紛 (distract, be mistaken for, go astray, divert) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.