編
compilation · knit · plait · braid · twist · editing · completed poem · part of a book
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
thread + 扁
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of thread and flat. Weaving thread flat.
Symbolism
Edit, knit, organize. Represents knitting.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Unraveling a book
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
千編一律
せんぺんいちりつ
monotonous; humdrum; stereotyped; monotonous
韋編三絶
いへんさんぜつ
repeated reading; close (careful) reading; careful perusal; repeated reading
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 編 mean in Japanese?
編 means compilation, knit, plait, braid, twist, editing, completed poem, part of a book.
How do you read 編?
On'yomi: ヘン (HEN). Kun'yomi: あ.む、-あ.み (amu, ami).
How many strokes does 編 have?
編 has 15 strokes. Its radical is 糸 (silk).
Is 編 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 編 (compilation, knit, plait, braid, twist, editing, completed poem, part of a book) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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