wandering
On'yomi (音読み)
- カイ
- クワイ
- エ
Kun'yomi (訓読み)
- さまよ.う
About this kanji
The kanji 徊 primarily means "wandering" or "roaming." It is often used as a verb with the kun'yomi pronunciation さまよ.う, which conveys the idea of a person wandering aimlessly or lost. While this kanji does not have many frequent compounds, it is still a rich term in literature and poetry, expressing a sense of exploration or searching. One important note is that it can carry a sense of melancholy or introspection, making it particularly evocative in emotional contexts. Understanding this kanji opens up a deeper appreciation of the themes of journeying and discovery in Japanese language and culture.
Example sentences
時々徘徊します。
Sometimes he wanders.
Meanings across languages
- English
- wandering
- 한국어
- 정처 없는
- 中文
- 漂泊
- id
- mengembara
- th
- เร่ร่อน
- es
- errante
- fr
- errant
- de
- umherirren
- pt
- errante
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