韻
rhyme · elegance · tone
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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
Component Breakdown
sound + 員
Words & Expressions
Words written with 韻
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.)
気韻生動
きいんせいどう
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
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
韻を踏む
いんをふむ
To rhyme; To create rhyming patterns in poetry
Other kanji with the same meaning
“elegance”
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?
韻 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means rhyme, elegance, tone. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.