Japanese symbol for “paean”
賛歌
さんか
Romaji: sanka
song of praise; eulogy; paean; hymn
In Japanese, paean is 賛歌, read さんか (sanka).
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Meanings
- n song of praise; eulogy; paean; hymn
Written forms: 賛歌、讃歌、讚歌. Readings: さんか.
Kanji and stroke order
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 賛成 | さんせい sansei | approval; agreement; support |
| 賛否 | さんぴ sanpi | yes and no; for and against |
| 賞賛 | しょうさん shousan | praise; admiration; commendation |
| 絶賛 | ぜっさん zessan | high praise; great admiration; acclaim |
| 賛同 | さんどう sandou | approval; endorsement |
| 協賛 | きょうさん kyousan | support; mutual aid; cooperation |
| 歌手 | かしゅ kashu | singer |
| 歌う | うたう utau | to sing |
See also: Chinese symbol for “paean”.
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