Frequently Asked Questions
What does 朕 mean in Japanese?
朕 means majestic plural, imperial we.
How do you read 朕?
On'yomi: チン (CHIN).
How many strokes does 朕 have?
朕 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 月 (moon).
Is 朕 a good kanji for a tattoo?
朕 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means majestic plural, imperial we. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.