Nihongo

Kanji Detail of 檀

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Basic Meaning

The kanji primarily conveys the meaning of "sandalwood," a fragrant wood used in religious practices, particularly Buddhism, and for making furniture or ornaments. It can also refer to related concepts like a stand or platform.

Readings

・On-yomi (音読み): ダン (dan) ・Kun-yomi (訓読み): None, or used as a loanword.

Usage Examples

⚫︎檀家 (だんか) Translation: Parishioner; a family that supports a Buddhist temple. ⚫︎檀木 (だんぼく) Translation: Sandalwood. ⚫︎檀那 (だんな) Translation: (Sometimes) Husband (archaic); patron (of a temple).

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Origin and Formation

The kanji is a phono-semantic compound (形声文字, けいせいもじ). The left side is 木, which means "tree" or "wood," and provides the meaning component. The right side is 亶, which contributes the sound (phonetic component) and originally had the meaning of "sincerity" or "truth." The combination suggests the use of a particular type of wood associated with sincerity, and is especially associated with the fragrant sandalwood.

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