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On'yomi
チン
CHIN

fare · fee · hire · rent · wages · charge

Details

Strokes13
Frequency#961
Radicalshell(7)

Stroke Order

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Strokes13

Component Breakdown

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任 + shell

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of shell and duty. Paying for duty.

Symbolism

Wages, rent, house rent. Represents rent.

Words & Expressions

Proverbs & Idioms

働かざる者食うべからず

はたらかざるものくうべからず

He who does not work shall not eat

One must earn their keep through labor

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 賃 mean in Japanese?

賃 means fare, fee, hire, rent, wages, charge.

How do you read 賃?

On'yomi: チン (CHIN).

How many strokes does 賃 have?

賃 has 13 strokes. Its radical is 貝 (shell).

Is 賃 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 賃 (fare, fee, hire, rent, wages, charge) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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