What does kanji 簞 mean?

The primary meaning of kanji 簞 is small bamboo basket for holding.

How is kanji 簞 read?

The kunyomi readings for kanji 簞 are はこ; the onyomi readings are タン.

Example words that use kanji 簞 include 簞笥.

JinmeiyōPre-Level 1

簞

Meaning

small bamboo basket for holding

Stroke Order

Variant: 箪 (Legal Form)

Showing 1 common entries

Showing 1 of 7 entries that include this kanji.

たんす

chest of drawers

View all words

5 reference sentences

彼は瓢簞を買った。

He bought a gourd.

古い簞笥を修理した。

I repaired the old chest of drawers.

一簞の食を分け合った。

We shared a small basket of food.

まさに瓢簞から駒が出たような出来事だ。

It was a truly unexpected turn of events.

洋服を簞笥にしまう。

I put the clothes away in the wardrobe.