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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of grass and new. New grass wood.
Symbolism
Firewood, fuel, kindling. Represents fuel.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Flickering flames
Component Breakdown
薪=
艹新
grass + 新
Words & Expressions
Words written with 薪
薪炭しんたんwood and charcoal
Four-Character Compounds
臥薪嘗胆
がしんしょうたん
going through thick and thin to attain one's objective; enduring unspeakable hardships for the sake of vengeance
薪水の労
しんすいのろう
The labor of firewood and water; Daily hardships of cooking and fetching water
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 薪 mean in Japanese?
薪 means fuel, firewood, kindling.
How do you read 薪?
On'yomi: シン (SHIN). Kun'yomi: たきぎ、まき (takigi, maki).
How many strokes does 薪 have?
薪 has 16 strokes. Its radical is 艸 (grass).
Is 薪 a good kanji for a tattoo?
薪 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means fuel, firewood, kindling. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.