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Component Breakdown
飯=
飠反
food + 反
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of food and return. Something eaten repeatedly.
Symbolism
Rice, breakfast, cooking rice. Represents Japanese staple food.
Related Culture & Scenes
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Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
一宿一飯
いっしゅくいっぱん
(being beholden to someone for a favor of) a night's lodging and a meal; (being beholden to someone for a favor of) a night's lodging and a meal
日常茶飯
にちじょうさはん
everyday occurrence; everyday occurrence
家常茶飯
かじょうさはん
everyday occurrence; commonplace of life; nothing out of the ordinary; everyday occurrence
椀飯振舞
おうばんぶるまい
lavish feast; splendid banquet; corporate largess; lavish feast
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 飯 mean in Japanese?
飯 means meal, boiled rice.
How do you read 飯?
On'yomi: ハン (HAN). Kun'yomi: めし (meshi).
How many strokes does 飯 have?
飯 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 食 (eat).
Is 飯 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 飯 (meal, boiled rice) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.