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On'yomi
シン
SHIN
Kun'yomi
くちびる
kuchibiru

lips

Details

Strokes10
Frequency#1992
Radicalmouth(3)

Stroke Order

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Strokes10

Component Breakdown

=

辰 + mouth

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of dragon and mouth. Mouth of dragon.

Symbolism

Lips, labial, lips. Represents lips.

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

唇歯輔車

しんしほしゃ

mutual dependence; mutual dependence

朱唇皓歯

しゅしんこうし

red lips and pearly white teeth (said of beautiful women); red lips and pearly white teeth (said of beautiful women)

唇を噛む

くちびるをかむ

Biting one's lip; Suppressing frustration