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綸

On'yomi
リン・カン
RIN / KAN
Kun'yomi
いと
ito

thread · silk cloth

Details

Strokes14
Radical糸silk(6)

Stroke Order

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Strokes14

Cultural Context

Etymology

Combines 'thread' (糸) with 'order' (侖), representing orderly spun thread and imperial edicts.

Symbolism

Symbolizes imperial words, order, and thread. Represents words issued by emperors and orderly thread sequences.

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Component Breakdown

綸=
糹侖

thread + 侖

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 綸 mean in Japanese?

綸 means thread, silk cloth.

How do you read 綸?

On'yomi: リン、カン (RIN, KAN). Kun'yomi: いと (ito).

How many strokes does 綸 have?

綸 has 14 strokes. Its radical is 糸 (silk).

Is 綸 a good kanji for a tattoo?

綸 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means thread, silk cloth. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.

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