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On'yomi
ジン
JIN

kidney

Details

Strokes13
Frequency#1755
Radicalmeat(6)

Stroke Order

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Strokes13

Component Breakdown

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臤 + moon

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of flesh and hard. Hard organ.

Symbolism

Kidney, kidney function, organ. Represents kidney.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 腎 mean in Japanese?

腎 means kidney.

How do you read 腎?

On'yomi: ジン (JIN).

How many strokes does 腎 have?

腎 has 13 strokes. Its radical is 肉 (meat).

Is 腎 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 腎 (kidney) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.