侵
encroach · invade · raid · trespass · violate
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of person, broom, and again. Person invading with broom.
Symbolism
Invasion, intrusion, infringement. Represents invading.
Words & Expressions
Words written with 侵
Proverbs & Idioms
侵略の歴史
しんりゃくのれきし
History of invasion
The past of attacking other countries
Anime & Manga
天空侵犯
High-Rise Invasion
A well-known work with 侵 in its Japanese title.
侵略!イカ娘
Squid Girl
A well-known work with 侵 in its Japanese title.
六畳間の侵略者!?
Invaders of the Rokujoma!?
A well-known work with 侵 in its Japanese title.
処刑された賢者はリッチに転生して侵略戦争を始める
The Executed Sage Who Was Reincarnated as a Lich Started an All-Out War
A well-known work with 侵 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
“raid”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 侵 mean in Japanese?
侵 means encroach, invade, raid, trespass, violate.
How do you read 侵?
On'yomi: シン (SHIN). Kun'yomi: おか.す (okasu).
How many strokes does 侵 have?
侵 has 9 strokes. Its radical is 人 (person).
Is 侵 a good kanji for a tattoo?
侵 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means encroach, invade, raid, trespass, violate. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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