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電
On'yomi
デン
DEN
electricity
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes13
Component Breakdown
電=
雨电
top-bottom: rain + 电
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of '雨' (rain) and '电' (lightning). Lightning falling from rain clouds.
Symbolism
Electricity, modern civilization, speed. Symbol of modern technology.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Bustle of the city
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
電光石火
でんこうせっか
flash; instant; lightning (speed); flash
紫電一閃
しでんいっせん
flash of lightning; flash of a sword; brandishing a sword; flash of lightning
電光朝露
でんこうちょうろ
fleeting; evanescent; fleeting
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 電 mean in Japanese?
電 means electricity.
How do you read 電?
On'yomi: デン (DEN).
How many strokes does 電 have?
電 has 13 strokes. Its radical is 雨 (rain).
Is 電 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 電 (electricity) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.