Sin in Japanese
"sin" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
罪
tsumi
3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "sin". The most common choice is shown first.
罪View details →
Top pick
guilt, sin, crime, fault, blame, offense
Reading: zai
13 strokes · dark
Where it comes from
Composed of net and wrong. Wrong caught in net.
What it carries
Crime, sin, guilty. Represents crime.
Related kanji for "sin"
過Details →悪Details →
sin
ka
Composed of advance and phonetic. Passing by.
sin
aku · nature, dark
Composed of sub (亜) and heart (心). State of distorted heart.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for sin?
The most common kanji for "sin" is 罪, read as zai. It means guilt, sin, crime. Related kanji: 過 (sin), 悪 (sin).
How many strokes does 罪 have?
罪 has 13 strokes.