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On'yomi
シン
SHIN
Kun'yomi
すす.む
susumu

advance

Details

Strokes10
Frequency#1655
Radicalsun(4)

Stroke Order

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Strokes10

Component Breakdown

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亚 + sun

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of sun and phonetic. Sun advancing.

Symbolism

Jin dynasty, advance, promotion. Represents advancing.

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

晋の文公

しんのぶんこう

Duke Wen of Jin; A famous hegemon of the Spring and Autumn period

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 晋 mean in Japanese?

晋 means advance.

How do you read 晋?

On'yomi: シン (SHIN). Kun'yomi: すす.む (susumu).

How many strokes does 晋 have?

晋 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 日 (sun).

Is 晋 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 晋 (advance) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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