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腎
On'yomi
ジン
JIN
kidney
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes13
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of flesh and hard. Hard organ.
Symbolism
Kidney, kidney function, organ. Represents kidney.
Component Breakdown
腎=
臤月
臤 + moon
Words & Expressions
Words written with 腎
腎臓じんぞう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?
腎 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means kidney. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.