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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of hill and vehicle. Lining vehicles on hill.
Symbolism
Position, camp, formation. Represents formation.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Sitting and waiting
Component Breakdown
陣=
阝車
hill + car
Words & Expressions
Words written with 陣
陣中じんちゅうin camp
先陣せんじんvanguard
出陣しゅつじんappearing
退陣たいじんdecamping
陣地じんちgoal area
陣営じんえいcantonment
Four-Character Compounds
陣中見舞
じんちゅうみまい
visiting soldiers at the front to provide comfort; visit to (gift for) persons hard at work as a sign of support
陣頭指揮
じんとうしき
taking command of a corps in a battle; command exercised by the leader of a group
陣を張る
じんをはる
To set up camp; To take a position and prepare
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 陣 mean in Japanese?
陣 means camp, battle array, ranks, position, sudden, brief time.
How do you read 陣?
On'yomi: ジン (JIN).
How many strokes does 陣 have?
陣 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 阜 (mound).
Is 陣 a good kanji for a tattoo?
陣 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means camp, battle array, ranks, position, sudden, brief time. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.