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迅

On'yomi
ジン
JIN

swift · fast

Details

Strokes6
Frequency#1888
Radical辶walk(3)

Stroke Order

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Strokes6

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of advance and phonetic. Advancing quickly.

Symbolism

Swift, prompt, fast. Represents swiftness.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • — Competing for speed

Component Breakdown

迅=
辶卂

walk + 卂

Words & Expressions

Words written with 迅

迅速じんそくrapid

Four-Character Compounds

獅子奮迅

ししふんじん

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

疾風迅雷

しっぷうじんらい

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

迅速果断

じんそくかだん

quick and decisive; fast and daring

迅速果敢

じんそくかかん

quick and decisive; fast and daring; swift and resolute

迅雷風烈

じんらいふうれつ

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

Related Figures & Stories

魯迅

Lu Xun1881–1936

Name contains 迅

Lu Xun , pen name of Zhou Shuren, born Zhou Zhangshou, was a Chinese writer.

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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?

迅 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means swift, fast. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.

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