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On'yomi
カン
KAN

warship

powerful

Details

Strokes21
Frequency#1363
Radicalboat(6)

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Strokes21

Component Breakdown

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boat + 監

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of boat and watch. Boat for watching.

Symbolism

Warship, fleet, battleship. Represents military ship.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • Era of war

Words & Expressions

Proverbs & Idioms

大艦巨砲主義

たいかんきょほうしゅぎ

Big battleship doctrine

An approach that prioritizes size and power over strategy