員
employee · member · number · the one in charge
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of mouth (口) and shell (貝). Person counting shells (money).
Symbolism
Member, number, role. Represents individual within organization.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Working as an employee
Component Breakdown
mouth + shell
Words & Expressions
Words written with 員
Anime & Manga
戦闘員、派遣します！
Combatants Will Be Dispatched!
A well-known work with 員 in its Japanese title.
生徒会役員共
Seitokai Yakuindomo
A well-known work with 員 in its Japanese title.
ずっと前から好きでした。～告白実行委員会～
I've Always Liked You
A well-known work with 員 in its Japanese title.
生徒会役員共＊
Seitokai Yakuindomo Season 2
A well-known work with 員 in its Japanese title.
ポンコツ風紀委員とスカート丈が不適切なJKの話
The Klutzy Class Monitor and the Girl with the Short Skirt
A well-known work with 員 in its Japanese title.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 員 mean in Japanese?
員 means employee, member, number, the one in charge.
How do you read 員?
On'yomi: イン (IN).
How many strokes does 員 have?
員 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 口 (mouth).
Is 員 a good kanji for a tattoo?
員 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means employee, member, number, the one in charge. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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