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Component Breakdown
館=
飠官
food + 官
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of food (食) and official (官). Public building providing meals.
Symbolism
Building, facility, cultural institution. Libraries, museums, etc.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Building a structure
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
図書館は知の宝庫
としょかんはちのほうこ
A library is a treasure house of knowledge
Libraries contain vast stores of wisdom
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 館 mean in Japanese?
館 means building, mansion, large building, palace.
How do you read 館?
On'yomi: カン (KAN). Kun'yomi: やかた、たて (yakata, tate).
How many strokes does 館 have?
館 has 16 strokes. Its radical is 食 (eat).
Is 館 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 館 (building, mansion, large building, palace) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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