蛮
Kanji · N1
蛮 / barbarian
Kanji for barbarian.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | バン | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | えびす | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
蛮 carries the meaning barbarian.
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Common compounds with 蛮
南蛮なんばんsouthern barbarians
蛮行ばんこうact of barbarity / barbarism / brutality
野蛮やばんsavage / barbarous / barbaric
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