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On'yomi
イン
IN
Kun'yomi
とら
tora

sign of the tiger · 3-5AM · third sign of Chinese zodiac

Details

Strokes11
Frequency#1975
Radicalroof(3)

Stroke Order

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Strokes11

Component Breakdown

=

roof + one + 由 + 八

Cultural Context

Etymology

Shape of drawing arrow. Tiger.

Symbolism

Year of Tiger, tiger, zodiac. Represents Tiger year.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • Dignity of a tiger

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 寅 mean in Japanese?

寅 means sign of the tiger, 3-5AM, third sign of Chinese zodiac.

How do you read 寅?

On'yomi: イン (IN). Kun'yomi: とら (tora).

How many strokes does 寅 have?

寅 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 宀 (roof).

Is 寅 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 寅 (sign of the tiger, 3-5AM, third sign of Chinese zodiac) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.