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漢かん

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Meanings

1

noun

China; Chinese

Used mainly in compounds such as 漢字 (kanji), 漢文 (classical Chinese), and 漢方 (Chinese medicine). Rarely used alone.

2

noun

Han dynasty

historical term

Historical term referring to the Han dynasty (202 BCE–220 CE). Often appears in historical or academic contexts.

3

noun

Han Chinese; ethnic Han

Refers to the Han ethnic group, the majority ethnic group in China. Used in contexts discussing ethnicity or demographics.

4

noun, used as a suffix

man; guy

Suffix used to describe a man, often with a rough, tough, or negative nuance. Common in words like 硬骨漢 (hard-boned man) or 悪漢 (villain).

See also: 硬骨漢