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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of jade and phonetic. Rare jade.
Symbolism
Rare, curiosity, treasure. Represents rarity.
Component Breakdown
king + 㐱
Words & Expressions
Words written with 珍
Four-Character Compounds
珍味佳肴
ちんみかこう
rare delicacies; rare treat
七珍万宝
しっちんまんぽう
the seven treasures and many other precious things; all the treasures in the world
Proverbs & Idioms
珍しい物は七日
めずらしいものはなのか
The novelty lasts only seven days
Interest in new things quickly fades
Related Figures & Stories
円珍
Name contains 珍
Enchin was a Japanese Buddhist monk, founder of the Jimon school of Tendai Buddhism and Chief Abbot of Mii-dera at the foot of Mount Hiei.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 珍 mean in Japanese?
珍 means rare, curious, strange.
How do you read 珍?
On'yomi: チン (CHIN). Kun'yomi: めずら.しい、たから (mezurashii, takara).
How many strokes does 珍 have?
珍 has 9 strokes. Its radical is 玉 (jade).
Is 珍 a good kanji for a tattoo?
珍 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means rare, curious, strange. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.