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On'yomi
ハン
HAN

clan · enclosure

Details

Strokes18
Frequency#1896
Radicalgrass(6)

Stroke Order

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Strokes18

Component Breakdown

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grass + 潘

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of grass and phonetic. Grass domain.

Symbolism

Domain, feudal lord, abolition of domains. Represents domain.

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

藩閥政治

はんばつせいじ

Domain clique politics; Politics dominated by regional factions

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 藩 mean in Japanese?

藩 means clan, enclosure.

How do you read 藩?

On'yomi: ハン (HAN).

How many strokes does 藩 have?

藩 has 18 strokes. Its radical is 艸 (grass).

Is 藩 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 藩 (clan, enclosure) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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