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甚
On'yomi
ジン
JIN
Kun'yomi
はなは.だ・はなは.だしい
hanahada / hanahadashii
tremendously · very · great · exceedingly
Details
Strokes9
Frequency#1961
Radical甘sweet(5)
Stroke Order
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Strokes9
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of sweet and pair. Extremely sweet.
Symbolism
Enormous, very, remarkable. Represents extreme.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Enjoying a meal
Words & Expressions
Words written with 甚
甚だはなはだhighly
激甚げきじんintense
甚大じんだいenormous
Four-Character Compounds
甚だしい
はなはだしい
Extreme; Very intense or excessive
Related Figures & Stories
左甚五郎
Name contains 甚
Hidari Jingorō was a possibly fictitious Japanese artist.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 甚 mean in Japanese?
甚 means tremendously, very, great, exceedingly.
How do you read 甚?
On'yomi: ジン (JIN). Kun'yomi: はなは.だ、はなは.だしい (hanahada, hanahadashii).
How many strokes does 甚 have?
甚 has 9 strokes. Its radical is 甘 (sweet).
Is 甚 a good kanji for a tattoo?
甚 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means tremendously, very, great, exceedingly. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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