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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
Radicalroof(3)

Stroke Order

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Strokes15

Component Breakdown

=

roof + 番

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of roof and guard. Judging guard under roof.

Symbolism

Judgment, examination, deliberation. Represents examining.

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Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

審判の日

しんぱんのひ

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

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?

Yes. 審 (hearing, judge, trial) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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