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淫
On'yomi
イン
IN
Kun'yomi
ひた.す・ほしいまま・みだ.ら・みだ.れる・みだり
hitasu / hoshiimama / midara / midareru / midari
lewdness · licentiousness
Details
Strokes11
Radical水water(4)
Stroke Order
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Strokes11
Component Breakdown
淫=
氵㸒
water + 㸒
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of water and phonetic. Overflowing like water.
Symbolism
Lewdness, excess, immoderate. Represents exceeding moderation.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Seductive atmosphere
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
淫祠邪教
いんしじゃきょう
evil heresies; evil heresies
Proverbs & Idioms
淫らな行為
みだらなこうい
Lewd behavior
Inappropriate sexual conduct
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 淫 mean in Japanese?
淫 means lewdness, licentiousness.
How do you read 淫?
On'yomi: イン (IN). Kun'yomi: ひた.す、ほしいまま、みだ.ら、みだ.れる、みだり (hitasu, hoshiimama, midara, midareru, midari).
How many strokes does 淫 have?
淫 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 水 (water).
Is 淫 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Be careful. 淫 can carry meanings or readings you may not intend. Check the cultural context on this page before committing to a tattoo.