wander
On'yomi (音読み)
- ハイ
Kun'yomi (訓読み)
- さまよ.う
About this kanji
The kanji 徘, pronounced as ハイ in on'yomi and さまよ.う in kun'yomi, primarily means "to wander" or "to roam." It typically functions as a verb, describing the action of aimlessly moving about. While this kanji doesn't appear frequently in compound words, it can evoke imagery of someone lost or searching for something. A common usage note is that while wandering may seem negative, it can also suggest exploration or discovery, often used in more poetic contexts. This makes it a versatile character in expressing feelings of longing or curiosity in the Japanese language.
Example sentences
おばあちゃんが徘徊しています。
Grandmother is wandering around.
Meanings across languages
- English
- wander
- 한국어
- 방황하다
- 中文
- 徘徊
- id
- berkelana
- th
- เร่ร่อน
- es
- vagar
- fr
- errent
- de
- umherirren
- pt
- perambular
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