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Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
speech + 炎
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of words and flame. Words flaming.
Symbolism
Consultation, conference, talk. Represents talking.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
談論風発
だんろんふうはつ
spirited discussion; spirited discussion
炉辺談話
ろへんだんわ
fireside chat; fireside chat
街談巷説
がいだんこうせつ
street gossips and idle rumors; street gossips and idle rumors
街談巷語
がいだんこうご
street gossips and idle rumors; hearsay; street gossips and idle rumors
冗談半分
じょうだんはんぶん
half joking; being (only) half serious; (in a) jocular vein; half joking
俗談平話
ぞくだんへいわ
conversation on worldly affairs; chat about everyday life (business); conversation on worldly affairs
Proverbs & Idioms
談合三人寄れば文殊の知恵
だんごうさんにんよればもんじゅのちえ
Three heads discussing are better than one
Consulting together produces wise solutions
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 談 mean in Japanese?
談 means discuss, talk.
How do you read 談?
On'yomi: ダン (DAN).
How many strokes does 談 have?
談 has 15 strokes. Its radical is 言 (speech).
Is 談 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 談 (discuss, talk) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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