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On'yomi
ジン
JIN

swift · fast

Details

Strokes6
Frequency#1888
Radicalwalk(3)

Stroke Order

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Strokes6

Component Breakdown

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walk + 卂

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of advance and phonetic. Advancing quickly.

Symbolism

Swift, prompt, fast. Represents swiftness.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • Competing for speed

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

獅子奮迅

ししふんじん

furious (energy, battle, etc.); frenzied (work, activity, etc.); ferocious; furious (energy, battle, etc.)

疾風迅雷

しっぷうじんらい

with lightning speed; with lightning speed

無常迅速

むじょうじんそく

the (fast) pace at which life passes, and thus the nearness of death; promptitude of the changes of the times; the (fast) pace at which life passes, and thus the nearness of death

迅速果断

じんそくかだん

quick and decisive; fast and daring; quick and decisive

迅速果敢

じんそくかかん

quick and decisive; fast and daring; swift and resolute; quick and decisive

迅雷風烈

じんらいふうれつ

violent thunder and fierce wind; rapidly changing situation; swift action; violent thunder and fierce wind

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 迅 mean in Japanese?

迅 means swift, fast.

How do you read 迅?

On'yomi: ジン (JIN).

How many strokes does 迅 have?

迅 has 6 strokes. Its radical is 辶 (walk).

Is 迅 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 迅 (swift, fast) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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