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On'yomi
ハン
HAN
Kun'yomi
さか
saka

heights · slope

Details

Strokes7
Frequency#503
Radicalmound(8)

Stroke Order

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Strokes7

Component Breakdown

=

hill + 反

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of hill and reverse. Slope of hill.

Symbolism

Osaka, Hanshin, Keihan. Represents place name.

Words & Expressions

Proverbs & Idioms

大阪商人は三代

おおさかしょうにんはさんだい

Osaka merchants last three generations

Business success rarely continues beyond three generations

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 阪 mean in Japanese?

阪 means heights, slope.

How do you read 阪?

On'yomi: ハン (HAN). Kun'yomi: さか (saka).

How many strokes does 阪 have?

阪 has 7 strokes. Its radical is 阜 (mound).

Is 阪 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 阪 (heights, slope) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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