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尋
On'yomi
ジン
JIN
Kun'yomi
たず.ねる・ひろ
tazuneru / hiro
inquire · fathom · look for
Details
Stroke Order
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Component Breakdown
尋=
彐工口寸
彐 + 工 + mouth + inch
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of craft, mouth, and measure. Asking with measure.
Symbolism
Ask, ordinary, search. Represents asking.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
尋常一様
じんじょういちよう
ordinary; common; mediocre; ordinary
Proverbs & Idioms
尋常でない
じんじょうでない
Out of the ordinary
Abnormal, not usual
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 尋 mean in Japanese?
尋 means inquire, fathom, look for.
How do you read 尋?
On'yomi: ジン (JIN). Kun'yomi: たず.ねる、ひろ (tazuneru, hiro).
How many strokes does 尋 have?
尋 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 寸 (inch).
Is 尋 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 尋 (inquire, fathom, look for) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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