秦

Etymology

Composed of grain and spring. Spring grain.

Symbolism

Qin dynasty, Chinese state, First Emperor. Represents China.

What does 秦 mean in Japanese?

秦 means Manchu dynasty, name given to naturalized foreigners.

How do you read 秦?

On'yomi: シン (SHIN). Kun'yomi: はた (hata).

How many strokes does 秦 have?

秦 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 禾 (grain).

Is 秦 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 秦 (Manchu dynasty, name given to naturalized foreigners) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.