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Description
Tiger (zodiac) - the third sign of the Chinese zodiac and the hours before dawn.
Stroke Order
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Strokes11
Cultural Context
Etymology
Shape of drawing arrow. Tiger.
Symbolism
Year of Tiger, tiger, zodiac. Represents Tiger year.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Dignity of a tiger
Component Breakdown
寅=
宀一由八
roof + one + 由 + 八
Related Figures & Stories
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Name contains 寅
Torahiko Terada was a Japanese physicist and author who was born in Tokyo.
WikipediaFrequently Asked Questions
What does 寅 mean in Japanese?
寅 means sign of the tiger, 3-5AM, third sign of Chinese zodiac. Tiger (zodiac) - the third sign of the Chinese zodiac and the hours before dawn.
How do you read 寅?
On'yomi: イン (IN). Kun'yomi: とら (tora).
How many strokes does 寅 have?
寅 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 宀 (roof).
Is 寅 a good kanji for a tattoo?
寅 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means sign of the tiger, 3-5AM, third sign of Chinese zodiac. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.