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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of sun and phonetic. Sun advancing.
Symbolism
Jin dynasty, advance, promotion. Represents advancing.
Component Breakdown
晋=
亚日
亚 + sun
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
Related Figures & Stories
高杉晋作
Name contains 晋
Takasugi Shinsaku was a samurai from the Chōshū Domain of Japan who contributed significantly to the Meiji Restoration.
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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?
晋 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means advance. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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