謹
discreet · reverently · humbly
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
speech + 堇
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of words and phonetic. Speaking carefully.
Symbolism
Discretion, respectfully, careful. Represents being cautious.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
謹厳実直
きんげんじっちょく
sober and honest; sober and honest
恐惶謹言
きょうこうきんげん
very truly yours; very respectfully yours; very truly yours
恐恐謹言
きょうきょうきんげん
very truly yours (a complimentary close used in a letter written in an old epistolary style); very truly yours (a complimentary close used in a letter written in an old epistolary style)
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 謹 mean in Japanese?
謹 means discreet, reverently, humbly.
How do you read 謹?
On'yomi: キン (KIN). Kun'yomi: つつし.む (tsutsushimu).
How many strokes does 謹 have?
謹 has 17 strokes. Its radical is 言 (speech).
Is 謹 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 謹 (discreet, reverently, humbly) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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