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On'yomi
イン
IN
Kun'yomi
じょう・まこと.に・ゆるす
jou / makotoni / yurusu

license · sincerity · permit

Details

Strokes4
Frequency#2358
Radicallegs(2)

Stroke Order

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Strokes4

Component Breakdown

=

厶 + 儿

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of person and private. Person permitting.

Symbolism

Permission, sincerity, fair. Represents permission and honesty.

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Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

允文允武

いんぶんいんぶ

being versed in the literary and military arts; 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

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?

Yes. 允 (license, sincerity, permit) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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