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審

On'yomi
シン
SHIN
Kun'yomi
つまび.らか・つぶさ.に
tsumabiraka / tsubusani

hearing · judge · trial

Details

Strokes15
Frequency#412
Radical宀roof(3)

Stroke Order

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Strokes15

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of roof and guard. Judging guard under roof.

Symbolism

Judgment, examination, deliberation. Represents examining.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • — Lending an ear

Component Breakdown

審=
宀番

roof + 番

Words & Expressions

Words written with 審

審問しんもんtrial
不審ふしんstrangeness
陪審ばいしんjury
審判しんぱんumpire
再審さいしんretrial
審査しんさjudging

Four-Character Compounds

審判の日

しんぱんのひ

Judgment day; The final day when good and evil are judged

Anime & Manga

七つの大罪 憤怒の審判

The Seven Deadly Sins: Dragon's Judgement

Anime

A well-known work with 審 in its Japanese title.

Other kanji with the same meaning

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 審 mean in Japanese?

審 means hearing, judge, trial.

How do you read 審?

On'yomi: シン (SHIN). Kun'yomi: つまび.らか、つぶさ.に (tsumabiraka, tsubusani).

How many strokes does 審 have?

審 has 15 strokes. Its radical is 宀 (roof).

Is 審 a good kanji for a tattoo?

審 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means hearing, judge, trial. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.

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