辰
sign of the dragon · 7-9AM · fifth sign of Chinese zodiac · shin dragon radical (no. 161)
Details
Description
Dragon (zodiac) - the fifth sign of the Chinese zodiac and the hours before dawn, read as tatsu or shin.
Stroke Order
Cultural Context
Etymology
Shape of clam with foot out. Time.
Symbolism
Year of Dragon, time, stars. Represents time.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Dragon dancing
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
日月星辰
じつげつせいしん
the Sun, the Moon and the stars; the heavenly bodies
嘉辰令月
かしんれいげつ
auspicious date
Proverbs & Idioms
辰年生まれ
たつどしうまれ
Born in the Year of the Dragon
Someone born in the dragon zodiac year
Related Figures & Stories
辰野金吾
Name contains 辰
Tatsuno Kingo was a Japanese architect born in Karatsu, Saga Prefecture, Kyushu.
WikipediaFrequently Asked Questions
What does 辰 mean in Japanese?
辰 means sign of the dragon, 7-9AM, fifth sign of Chinese zodiac, shin dragon radical (no. 161). Dragon (zodiac) - the fifth sign of the Chinese zodiac and the hours before dawn, read as tatsu or shin.
How do you read 辰?
On'yomi: シン、ジン (SHIN, JIN). Kun'yomi: たつ (tatsu).
How many strokes does 辰 have?
辰 has 7 strokes. Its radical is 辰 (morning).
Is 辰 a good kanji for a tattoo?
辰 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means sign of the dragon, 7-9AM, fifth sign of Chinese zodiac, shin dragon radical (no. 161). Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.