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On'yomi
シン
SHIN
Kun'yomi
おか.す
okasu

encroach · invade · raid · trespass · violate

Details

Strokes9
Frequency#1025
Radicalperson(2)
Old Form

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Strokes9

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of person, broom, and again. Person invading with broom.

Symbolism

Invasion, intrusion, infringement. Represents invading.

Words & Expressions

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

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?

Yes. 侵 (encroach, invade, raid, trespass, violate) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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