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員
On'yomi
イン
IN
employee · member · number · the one in charge
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes10
Component Breakdown
員=
口貝
mouth + shell
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
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?
Yes. 員 (employee, member, number, the one in charge) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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