辛
spicy · bitter · hot · acrid
Details
Stroke Order
Cultural Context
Etymology
Shape of punishment tool. Bitter.
Symbolism
Spicy, patience, bitter. Represents bitterness.
Component Breakdown
stand + 十
Words & Expressions
Words written with 辛
Four-Character Compounds
千辛万苦
せんしんばんく
many hardships
粒々辛苦
りゅうりゅうしんく
toil and moil; working assiduously for; tireless hard work
艱難辛苦
かんなんしんく
trial and tribulation; hardships; privations
辛苦艱難
しんくかんなん
trials and tribulations; adversities; suffering hardships and troubles
辛酸甘苦
しんさんかんく
hardships and joys; tasting the sweets and bitters of life; being well-versed in the ways of the world (having seen much of life)
Proverbs & Idioms
辛酸を舐める
しんさんをなめる
To taste bitterness
To undergo many hardships
Anime & Manga
狼と香辛料
Spice and Wolf
A well-known work with 辛 in its Japanese title.
狼と香辛料II
Spice and Wolf II
A well-known work with 辛 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 辛 mean in Japanese?
辛 means spicy, bitter, hot, acrid.
How do you read 辛?
On'yomi: シン (SHIN). Kun'yomi: から.い、つら.い、-づら.い、かのと (karai, tsurai, zurai, kanoto).
How many strokes does 辛 have?
辛 has 7 strokes. Its radical is 辛 (spicy).
Is 辛 a good kanji for a tattoo?
辛 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means spicy, bitter, hot, acrid. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.