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振
On'yomi
シン
SHIN
Kun'yomi
ふ.る・ふ.れる・ふ.るう
furu / fureru / furuu
shake · wave · wag · swing
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes10
Component Breakdown
振=
扌辰
hand + 辰
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of hand and dragon. Shaking dragon with hand.
Symbolism
Vibration, swing, shake. Represents shaking.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
大盤振舞
おおばんぶるまい
lavish feast; splendid banquet; corporate largess; lavish feast
椀飯振舞
おうばんぶるまい
lavish feast; splendid banquet; corporate largess; lavish feast
Proverbs & Idioms
振り出しに戻る
ふりだしにもどる
Back to square one
To have to start over from the beginning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 振 mean in Japanese?
振 means shake, wave, wag, swing.
How do you read 振?
On'yomi: シン (SHIN). Kun'yomi: ふ.る、ふ.れる、ふ.るう (furu, fureru, furuu).
How many strokes does 振 have?
振 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 手 (hand).
Is 振 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 振 (shake, wave, wag, swing) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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