Kanji Detail of 寛
寛
| Level: | N1 Low |
| Strokes: | 13 |
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The kanji 寛 寛 primarily conveys the idea of "lenience," "tolerance," "generosity," or "broadness." It suggests a state of being open-minded, forgiving, and accepting, often referring to a relaxed and unrestrictive attitude or approach. It can also imply something wide or spacious.
・On-yomi (音読み): カン ・Kun-yomi (訓読み): くつろ(ぐ) (kutsuro(gu) - to relax, to feel at ease), ゆる(やか) (yuru(yaka) - lenient, tolerant, loose)
⚫︎寛容 Translation: Tolerance; Generosity ⚫︎寛大な処置 Translation: Lenient treatment; generous measure ⚫︎寛ぐ Translation: To relax; to make oneself comfortable
The kanji 寛 寛 is a 形声文字 (keisei moji), a phono-semantic compound. The semantic component is 宀 (うかんむり - ukanmuri), representing a roof or shelter, implying a space. The phonetic component is 萈 (kan, which is not commonly used on its own), giving a clue to the pronunciation. The combination suggests a spacious and comfortable place under a roof, thus evoking ideas of broadness and relaxation. The character evolved over time, solidifying its association with tolerance and generosity.