What is the Kanji for 'Illusion'? | 幻

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Illusion', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Illusion' is 幻.

kanji

幻

Meaning

Illusion

Reading

kunyomiまぼろし

maboroshi

onyomiげん

gen

Parts

幺Slight

Example Word

幻想: illusion or fantasy. The Japanese noun '幻想 (げんそう)' can mean both 'illusion' and 'fantasy', depending on the context. It refers to something that is imagined or perceived but not real. When used to mean 'illusion', it often describes a deceptive or misleading perception. For example: he lives in an illusion「彼は幻想の中に生きている」(かれはげんそうのなかにいきている). When used to mean 'fantasy', it refers to a creative or imaginative idea. For example: her story is full of fantasy「彼女の物語は幻想に満ちている」(かのじょのものがたりはげんそうにみちている). The word is commonly used in literature, art, and discussions about perception versus reality.

Radical

幺

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1286

Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji 幻

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 1 part:

radical

幺

Meaning

Slight

Words Using 幻

This kanji is used in 1 word:

word

幻想

Meaning

Illusion, Fantasy

Kanji Related to 幻 Through the Part 幺

These 8 kanji contain the part 幺 as well.

kanji

後

Meaning

After, Behind

kanji

糸

Meaning

Thread

kanji

幾

Meaning

Some, How many

kanji

幼

Meaning

Childhood, Infancy

kanji

郷

Meaning

Hometown

kanji

玄

Meaning

Profound, Mysterious

kanji

幽

Meaning

Faint, Seclude

kanji

畿

Meaning

Capital, Suburbs of capital

Learn the Kanji 幻

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What does 幻 mean?

幻 means 'Illusion'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Junior Highschool, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N1 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.