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敏

On'yomi
ビン
BIN
Kun'yomi
さとい
satoi

cleverness · agile · alert

Details

Strokes10
Frequency#1042
Radical攴strike(4)

Stroke Order

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Strokes10

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of every and strike. Quick every.

Symbolism

Sensitive, quick, sharp. Represents quickness.

Component Breakdown

敏=
每攵

每 + strike

Words & Expressions

Words written with 敏

機敏きびんquick
敏感びんかんaware
敏速びんそくagility
敏腕びんわんcompetence
過敏かびんnervousness
鋭敏えいびんsharp-witted

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Kim Si-min1554–1592

Name contains 敏

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大迫尚敏

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Name contains 敏

Viscount Ōsako Naoharu , sometimes known as Ōsako Naotoshi, was a general in the early Imperial Japanese Army.

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藤原敏行

Fujiwara no Toshiyuki

Name contains 敏

Fujiwara no Toshiyuki was a middle Heian waka poet and Japanese nobleman.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 敏 mean in Japanese?

敏 means cleverness, agile, alert.

How do you read 敏?

On'yomi: ビン (BIN). Kun'yomi: さとい (satoi).

How many strokes does 敏 have?

敏 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 攴 (strike).

Is 敏 a good kanji for a tattoo?

敏 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means cleverness, agile, alert. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.

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