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針
On'yomi
シン
SHIN
Kun'yomi
はり
hari
needle · pin · staple · stinger
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Stroke Order
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Strokes10
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of metal and ten. Metal ten.
Symbolism
Needle, policy, course. Represents needle.
Component Breakdown
針=
金十
metal + 十
Words & Expressions
Words written with 針
針金はりがねwire
方針ほうしんpolicy
指針ししんpointer
羅針盤らしんばんcompass
釣り針つりばりfish hook
Four-Character Compounds
針小棒大
しんしょうぼうだい
exaggeration; making a mountain out of a molehill
Other kanji with the same meaning
“needle”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 針 mean in Japanese?
針 means needle, pin, staple, stinger.
How do you read 針?
On'yomi: シン (SHIN). Kun'yomi: はり (hari).
How many strokes does 針 have?
針 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 金 (gold).
Is 針 a good kanji for a tattoo?
針 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means needle, pin, staple, stinger. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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