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彬
On'yomi
ヒン・フン
HIN / FUN
Kun'yomi
うるわ.しい・あき.らか
uruwashii / akiraka
refined · gentle
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes11
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of hair and forest. Hair of forest.
Symbolism
Refined, elegant, dignified. Represents elegance.
Component Breakdown
彬=
林彡
林 + 彡
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
文質彬彬
ぶんしつひんぴん
harmony of beauty and substance; (perfect) balance of looks and character; harmony of refinement and simplicity
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島津斉彬
Name contains 彬
Shimazu Nariakira zɨ̀ | nä̀.ɾʲí.ä́.k̟ʲì.ɾä̀], April 28, 1809 – August 24, 1858) was a Japanese feudal lord of the Edo period, the 28th in the line of…
WikipediaOther kanji with the same meaning
“refined”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 彬 mean in Japanese?
彬 means refined, gentle.
How do you read 彬?
On'yomi: ヒン、フン (HIN, FUN). Kun'yomi: うるわ.しい、あき.らか (uruwashii, akiraka).
How many strokes does 彬 have?
彬 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 彡 (bristle).
Is 彬 a good kanji for a tattoo?
彬 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means refined, gentle. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.