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菌
On'yomi
キン
KIN
germ · fungus · bacteria
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes11
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of grass and granary. Grass growing in granary.
Symbolism
Bacteria, mushroom, microorganism. Represents tiny organisms.
Component Breakdown
菌=
艹囷
grass + 囷
Words & Expressions
Words written with 菌
Proverbs & Idioms
菌は見えねど侮るなかれ
きんはみえねどあなどるなかれ
Though invisible, do not underestimate germs
Don't disregard what you cannot see
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 菌 mean in Japanese?
菌 means germ, fungus, bacteria.
How do you read 菌?
On'yomi: キン (KIN).
How many strokes does 菌 have?
菌 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 艸 (grass).
Is 菌 a good kanji for a tattoo?
菌 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means germ, fungus, bacteria. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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