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On'yomi
シン
SHIN

with child · pregnancy

Details

Strokes10
Frequency#1623
Radicalwoman(3)

Stroke Order

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Strokes10

Component Breakdown

=

woman + 辰

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of woman and dragon. Woman conceiving dragon.

Symbolism

Pregnancy, conception, conceive. Represents pregnancy.

Words & Expressions

Proverbs & Idioms

懐妊の喜び

かいにんのよろこび

Joy of pregnancy

Happiness of conceiving a child

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 娠 mean in Japanese?

娠 means with child, pregnancy.

How do you read 娠?

On'yomi: シン (SHIN).

How many strokes does 娠 have?

娠 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 女 (woman).

Is 娠 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 娠 (with child, pregnancy) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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