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震
On'yomi
シン
SHIN
Kun'yomi
ふる.う・ふる.える・ふる.わせる・ふる.わす
furuu / furueru / furuwaseru / furuwasu
quake · shake · tremble · quiver · shiver
Details
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Strokes15
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of rain and dragon. Rain shaking with dragon.
Symbolism
Earthquake, tremor, shake. Represents shaking.
Component Breakdown
震=
雨辰
rain + 辰
Words & Expressions
Words written with 震
震動しんどうshock
余震よしんaftershock
地震じしんearthquake
震源しんげんhypocenter
軽震けいしんweak earthquake
微震びしんslight earthquake
Four-Character Compounds
震天動地
しんてんどうち
earth-shaking
Related Figures & Stories
何震
Name contains 震
He-Yin Zhen was an early 20th-century Chinese feminist and anarchist.
WikipediaOther kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 震 mean in Japanese?
震 means quake, shake, tremble, quiver, shiver.
How do you read 震?
On'yomi: シン (SHIN). Kun'yomi: ふる.う、ふる.える、ふる.わせる、ふる.わす (furuu, furueru, furuwaseru, furuwasu).
How many strokes does 震 have?
震 has 15 strokes. Its radical is 雨 (rain).
Is 震 a good kanji for a tattoo?
震 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means quake, shake, tremble, quiver, shiver. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.