親
parent · intimacy · relative · familiarity · dealer (cards)
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
亲 + see
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of bitter, tree, and see. Watching over from tree.
Symbolism
Parent, kindness, intimacy. Represents blood ties and affection.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
親戚知己
しんせきちき
relatives and acquaintances; relatives and acquaintances
親類縁者
しんるいえんじゃ
one's relatives by blood and marriage (in blood and law); one's kith and kin; one's relatives by blood and marriage (in blood and law)
内疎外親
ないそがいしん
superficially cordial but actually uninterested; superficially cordial but actually uninterested
怨親平等
おんしんびょうどう
care equally for friends and foes; treat everyone with equal kindness; care equally for friends and foes
Proverbs & Idioms
親の心子知らず
おやのこころこしらず
Children don't know their parents' heart
Children fail to appreciate parental love
親しき仲にも礼儀あり
したしきなかにもれいぎあり
Even close friends need manners
Respect should be maintained even among friends
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 親 mean in Japanese?
親 means parent, intimacy, relative, familiarity, dealer (cards).
How do you read 親?
On'yomi: シン (SHIN). Kun'yomi: おや、おや-、した.しい、した.しむ (oya, oya, shitashii, shitashimu).
How many strokes does 親 have?
親 has 16 strokes. Its radical is 見 (see).
Is 親 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 親 (parent, intimacy, relative, familiarity, dealer (cards)) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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