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浸
On'yomi
シン
SHIN
Kun'yomi
ひた.す・ひた.る・つ.かる
hitasu / hitaru / tsukaru
immersed · soak · dip · steep · moisten · wet · dunk
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes10
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of water and sleep. Water soaking like sleeping.
Symbolism
Flooding, penetration, soak. Represents soaking.
Words & Expressions
Words written with 浸
Proverbs & Idioms
水浸しになる
みずびたしになる
To be soaked in water
To become completely wet
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 浸 mean in Japanese?
浸 means immersed, soak, dip, steep, moisten, wet, dunk.
How do you read 浸?
On'yomi: シン (SHIN). Kun'yomi: ひた.す、ひた.る、つ.かる (hitasu, hitaru, tsukaru).
How many strokes does 浸 have?
浸 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 水 (water).
Is 浸 a good kanji for a tattoo?
浸 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means immersed, soak, dip, steep, moisten, wet, dunk. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.