SuGoiSuす語彙す檀
檀: sandalwood
sandalwood; temple patron
17 strokesNames & literary · Name kanji (準1級 range)in 5 words here
Readings
On
ダン・タン
Kunまゆみ
On-yomi ダン/タン only. Look-alike 壇 (dais) has the same ダン; 檀 has the tree radical 木 on the left.
Key words
檀家だんかfamily supporting a temple
白檀びゃくだんsandalwood
黒檀こくたんebony
檀那だんなmaster; husband
紫檀したんrosewood
Example sentences
うちは代々、近くのお寺の檀家です。
Our family has supported the nearby temple for generations.
白檀のお香の落ち着いた香りが、部屋に広がった。
The calming scent of sandalwood incense spread through the room.
祖父は黒檀の机を大切に使っていた。
My grandfather used his ebony desk with great care.