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On'yomi
イン
IN

rhyme · elegance · tone

Details

Strokes19
Frequency#2148
Radicalsound(9)

Stroke Order

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Strokes19

Component Breakdown

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sound + 員

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of sound and member. Harmony of sounds.

Symbolism

Rhyme, elegance, poetry. Represents musicality of poetry.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • Poetry with rhymes

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

余韻嫋々

よいんじょうじょう

(sound) lingering in the air; trailing notes (of a bell, etc.); (sound) lingering in the air

気韻生動

きいんせいどう

being animated (vivid) with grace (elegance, refinement); being animated (vivid) with grace (elegance, refinement)

神韻縹渺

しんいんひょうびょう

(a work of art being) sublime; transcendent; (a work of art being) sublime

風流韻事

ふうりゅういんじ

elegant appreciation of nature through artistic pursuits such as poetry, painting and calligraphy; elegant appreciation of nature through artistic pursuits such as poetry, painting and calligraphy

韻を踏む

いんをふむ

To rhyme; To create rhyming patterns in poetry

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 韻 mean in Japanese?

韻 means rhyme, elegance, tone.

How do you read 韻?

On'yomi: イン (IN).

How many strokes does 韻 have?

韻 has 19 strokes. Its radical is 音 (sound).

Is 韻 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 韻 (rhyme, elegance, tone) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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