印
stamp · seal · mark · imprint · symbol · emblem · trademark · evidence · souvenir · India
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Shape of pressing with hand. Seal, mark.
Symbolism
Seal, impression, proof. Represents confirmation and evidence.
Spiritual Meaning
Esoteric Buddhist "mudra" are sacred symbols formed with hands. They connect to specific Buddhas, a spiritual practice invoking their power.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Stamping a seal
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
印象批評
いんしょうひひょう
impressionistic criticism
Proverbs & Idioms
印籠を出す
いんろうをだす
To show the seal case
To reveal decisive authority or proof
Related Figures & Stories
妙印尼
Name contains 印
Akai Teruko 赤井輝子 was a late-Sengoku period Onna-musha warrior.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 印 mean in Japanese?
印 means stamp, seal, mark, imprint, symbol, emblem, trademark, evidence, souvenir, India.
How do you read 印?
On'yomi: イン (IN). Kun'yomi: しるし、-じるし、しる.す (shirushi, jirushi, shirusu).
How many strokes does 印 have?
印 has 6 strokes. Its radical is 卩 (seal).
Is 印 a good kanji for a tattoo?
印 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means stamp, seal, mark, imprint, symbol, emblem, trademark, evidence, souvenir, India. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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