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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of person and private. Person permitting.
Symbolism
Permission, sincerity, fair. Represents permission and honesty.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Ice crystals
Component Breakdown
厶 + 儿
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
允文允武
いんぶんいんぶ
being versed in the literary and military arts
Proverbs & Idioms
允可を得る
いんかをえる
To obtain permission
To receive official approval
Related Figures & Stories
木戸孝允
Name contains 允
Kido Takayoshi ; August 11, 1833 – May 26, 1877), formerly known as Katsura Kogorō , was a Japanese statesman, samurai and shishi who is considered…
Wikipedia有地品之允
Name contains 允
Baron Arichi Shinanojō was an admiral in the early Imperial Japanese Navy, and served as Chief of the Imperial Japanese Navy General Staff in the…
WikipediaOther kanji with the same meaning
“sincerity”
“permit”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 允 mean in Japanese?
允 means license, sincerity, permit.
How do you read 允?
On'yomi: イン (IN). Kun'yomi: じょう、まこと.に、ゆるす (jou, makotoni, yurusu).
How many strokes does 允 have?
允 has 4 strokes. Its radical is 儿 (legs).
Is 允 a good kanji for a tattoo?
允 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means license, sincerity, permit. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.