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紳

On'yomi
シン
SHIN

sire · good belt · gentleman

Details

Strokes11
Frequency#1790
Radical糸silk(6)

Stroke Order

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Strokes11

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of thread and state. Tying thread while stating.

Symbolism

Gentleman, manners, refined. Represents gentleman.

Component Breakdown

紳=
糹申

thread + 申

Words & Expressions

Words written with 紳

紳士しんしgentleman

Four-Character Compounds

貴顕紳士

きけんしんし

gentlemen of (high) eminence; notables; dignitaries

紳士淑女

しんししゅくじょ

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

Other kanji with the same meaning

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?

紳 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means sire, good belt, gentleman. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.

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