Translation and Meaning of: 斑 - buchi

The Japanese word 「斑」, pronounced as "ぶち" (buchi), is used to describe a spot, little stain, or print on something, usually referring to irregular colors or patterns. In everyday language, it can be used to refer to animals with spotted fur, such as cats or dogs that have black and white spots, or even in plants and objects that have non-uniform patterns.

Etymologically, the kanji 「斑」 is composed of different radicals that together indicate the idea of something that is stained or irregular. The radical "文," frequently associated with patterns or writings, helps to form the notion of a marking or print, while "王" (king) adds a connotation of prominence or importance, perhaps indicating that the stains are visible and notable.

The expression 「斑」 has several applications beyond animals. For example, in fashion, it can be used to describe fabrics with uneven patterns, and in art, for paintings or ceramic pieces that use techniques that intentionally create color variations. It is worth mentioning that, in some contexts, 「斑」 can also suggest the presence of stains related to the aging of materials, such as a wall that shows darker areas due to time.

Besides describing physical characteristics, the word 「ぶち」 (buchi) can also have metaphorical applications in Japanese. In daily conversations, someone might use this word to describe something that is non-uniform or inconsistent, not only in visual terms but also in performance, quality, or the emotions of a situation. This reflects the flexibility of the Japanese language to capture subtle nuances and various meanings with a single expression.

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Synonyms and similar words

• 斑点 (Baten) - Spots or stains
• 模様 (Moyou) - Drawing or Pattern
• 斑紋 (Banmon) - Pattern of spots
• 斑斕 (Banran) - Stained or colored cores
• 斑状 (Banjou) - Stained form
• 斑点状 (Batenjou) - With a spotted appearance
• 斑点模様 (Batenmoyou) - Pattern of spots
• 斑点状模様 (Batenjoumoyou) - Pattern that looks like stains
• 斑点状斑紋 (Batenjoubanmon) - Spotted pattern with a blotchy shape
• 斑点状斑斕 (Batenjoubanran) - Colorful pattern with a spotty appearance
• 斑点状模様斑紋 (Batenjoumoyoubanmon) - Pattern that looks like spots with a spotted pattern
• 斑点状模様斑斕 (Batenjoumoyoubanran) - Pattern that looks like splotches with stained colors

斑

Romaji: buchi
Kana: ぶち
Type: noun
L: -

Translation / Meaning: stains; moles; brands

Meaning in English: spots;speckles;mottles

Definition: A sparse mixture of parts of different colors or textures.

Example Sentences - (斑) buchi

See below some example sentences:

斑は美しい模様を持つ。

Madara wa utsukushii moyou wo motsu

Madara has a belo padrão.

The stitches have a beautiful pattern.

• 斑 - Japanese word meaning "stain"
• は - particle in Japanese that indicates the topic of the sentence
• 美しい - Japanese adjective meaning "beautiful"
• 模様 - Japanese noun meaning "pattern" or "design"
• を - Direct object particle in Japanese.
• 持つ - Japanese verb meaning "to have" or "to possess"
• . - period indicating the end of the sentence