韓

On'yomi

カン

KAN

Kun'yomi

から・いげた

kara / igeta

Korea

Details

Strokes18

Frequency#445

Radical韋tanned leather(9)

Stroke Order

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Strokes18

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of leather and phonetic. Name of Korea.

Symbolism

Korea, Korean Peninsula, neighbor. Represents name of neighbor country.

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

一衣帯水

いちいたいすい

Separated only by a strip of water; Close neighbors across a narrow sea

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 韓 mean in Japanese?

韓 means Korea.

How do you read 韓?

On'yomi: カン (KAN). Kun'yomi: から、いげた (kara, igeta).

How many strokes does 韓 have?

韓 has 18 strokes. Its radical is 韋 (tanned leather).

Is 韓 a good kanji for a tattoo?

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

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