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賃
On'yomi
チン
CHIN
fare · fee · hire · rent · wages · charge
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes13
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of shell and duty. Paying for duty.
Symbolism
Wages, rent, house rent. Represents rent.
Component Breakdown
賃=
任貝
任 + shell
Words & Expressions
Words written with 賃
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
Other kanji with the same meaning
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?
賃 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means fare, fee, hire, rent, wages, charge. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.