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[らん(欄)·かん(干)]
rankan
noun, taru adjective, adverb taking the to particle

Alternate Written Forms:

[らん(闌)·かん(干)]
rankan
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[らん(欄)·かん(杆)]
rankan
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[らん(欄)·かん(檻)]
rankan
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English Meaning(s) for 欄干

noun
  1. railing; guard rail; handrail; banister; balustrade; parapet
taru adjective, adverb taking the to particle
  1. (shining) brightly (of the moon or stars)
  2. (flowing) endlessly (of tears)
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Definition and Synonyms for 欄干

Balusters a railing at the side of a staircase or balcony to prevent people from falling
Synonyms: 手すり, 手刷り, 欄, 欄, 欄干, 高欄
Rail a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
Synonyms: 手すり, 手刷り, 欄, 欄, 欄干, 高欄

Meanings for each kanji in 欄干

» column; handrail; blank; space
» dry; parch

Categories 欄干 is a member of

Barrier a structure or object that impedes free movement
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Sample Sentences for 欄干

State police spokeswoman Janet Welp says the truck wound up crashing into a bridge railing along Interstate 30.
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