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On'yomi
シン
SHIN

sire · good belt · gentleman

Details

Strokes11
Frequency#1790
Radicalsilk(6)

Stroke Order

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Strokes11

Component Breakdown

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thread + 申

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of thread and state. Tying thread while stating.

Symbolism

Gentleman, manners, refined. Represents gentleman.

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

貴顕紳士

きけんしんし

gentlemen of (high) eminence; notables; dignitaries; gentlemen of (high) eminence

紳士淑女

しんししゅくじょ

ladies and gentlemen; ladies and gentlemen

紳士協定

しんしきょうてい

Gentleman's agreement; An unwritten agreement based on mutual trust

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 紳 mean in Japanese?

紳 means sire, good belt, gentleman.

How do you read 紳?

On'yomi: シン (SHIN).

How many strokes does 紳 have?

紳 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 糸 (silk).

Is 紳 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 紳 (sire, good belt, gentleman) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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