輪
wheel · ring · circle · link · loop · counter for wheels and flowers
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Combines 'vehicle' (車) with 'gather' (侖), representing wheels that rotate together. Indicates circulation and solidarity.
Symbolism
Symbolizes rings, circulation, and solidarity. Represents endless circles and bonds connecting people.
Spiritual Meaning
Represents cycle of rebirth, cyclical life and death in Buddhist worldview and desire for liberation.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Arrival of spring
Component Breakdown
car + 侖
Words & Expressions
Words written with 輪
Four-Character Compounds
流転輪廻
るてんりんね
all things being in flux through the endless circle of birth, death, and rebirth; the circle of transmigration
輪廻転生
りんねてんしょう
all things being in flux through the endless circle of birth, death, and rebirth; the circle of transmigration
金輪奈落
こんりんならく
utmost limits; to the finish; to the (bitter) end
転生輪廻
てんしょうりんね
all things being in flux through the endless circle of birth, death, and rebirth; the circle of transmigration
六道輪廻
ろくどうりんね
endless circle of transmigration in the six posthumous worlds
Anime & Manga
輪るピングドラム
Penguindrum
A well-known work with 輪 in its Japanese title.
ゼロの使い魔 ～三美姫（プリンセッセ）の輪舞（ロンド）～
The Familiar of Zero: "Rondo" of Princesses
A well-known work with 輪 in its Japanese title.
結婚指輪物語
Tales of Wedding Rings
A well-known work with 輪 in its Japanese title.
クロスアンジュ 天使と竜の輪舞
Cross Ange: Rondo of Angel and Dragon
A well-known work with 輪 in its Japanese title.
BLEACH The DiamondDust Rebellion もう一つの氷輪丸
Bleach the Movie: The DiamondDust Rebellion
A well-known work with 輪 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 輪 mean in Japanese?
輪 means wheel, ring, circle, link, loop, counter for wheels and flowers.
How do you read 輪?
On'yomi: リン (RIN). Kun'yomi: わ (wa).
How many strokes does 輪 have?
輪 has 15 strokes. Its radical is 車 (car).
Is 輪 a good kanji for a tattoo?
輪 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means wheel, ring, circle, link, loop, counter for wheels and flowers. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.