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On'yomi
シン
SHIN
Kun'yomi
み.る
miru

checkup · seeing · diagnose · examine

Details

Strokes12
Frequency#1019
Radicalspeech(7)

Stroke Order

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Strokes12

Component Breakdown

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speech + 㐱

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of words and phonetic. Examining with words.

Symbolism

Examination, diagnosis, treatment. Represents examining.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • Straining one's eyes

Words & Expressions

Proverbs & Idioms

診てもらう

みてもらう

To be examined

To have a doctor check one's condition

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 診 mean in Japanese?

診 means checkup, seeing, diagnose, examine.

How do you read 診?

On'yomi: シン (SHIN). Kun'yomi: み.る (miru).

How many strokes does 診 have?

診 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 言 (speech).

Is 診 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 診 (checkup, seeing, diagnose, examine) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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