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緊
On'yomi
キン
KIN
Kun'yomi
し.める・し.まる
shimeru / shimaru
tense · solid · hard · reliable · tight
Details
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Strokes15
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of hard and thread. Tightening thread firmly.
Symbolism
Tension, emergency, close. Represents being taut.
Component Breakdown
緊=
臤糸
臤 + thread
Words & Expressions
Words written with 緊
Four-Character Compounds
緊褌一番
きんこんいちばん
gird oneself up
緊張緩和
きんちょうかんわ
easing of tensions; detente; thaw
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 緊 mean in Japanese?
緊 means tense, solid, hard, reliable, tight.
How do you read 緊?
On'yomi: キン (KIN). Kun'yomi: し.める、し.まる (shimeru, shimaru).
How many strokes does 緊 have?
緊 has 15 strokes. Its radical is 糸 (silk).
Is 緊 a good kanji for a tattoo?
緊 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means tense, solid, hard, reliable, tight. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.