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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of woman and dragon. Woman conceiving dragon.
Symbolism
Pregnancy, conception, conceive. Represents pregnancy.
Component Breakdown
娠=
女辰
woman + 辰
Words & Expressions
Words written with 娠
Proverbs & Idioms
懐妊の喜び
かいにんのよろこび
Joy of pregnancy
Happiness of conceiving a child
Other kanji with the same meaning
“pregnancy”
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?
娠 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means with child, pregnancy. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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