JLPT N1

barbarian; savage; uncivilized

Item 213 of 642 | 12 strokes | Radical: 虫 (insect)

Readings

On'yomiバン

Mnemonic

Even INSECTS seem more civilized than these BARBARIAN SAVAGES.

Example Words

野蛮 (やばん) savage; barbarous
蛮行 (ばんこう) barbaric act
蛮勇 (ばんゆう) reckless courage