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On'yomi
ジン
JIN
Kun'yomi
はなは.だ・はなは.だしい
hanahada / hanahadashii

tremendously · very · great · exceedingly

Details

Strokes9
Frequency#1961
Radicalsweet(5)

Stroke Order

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Strokes9

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of sweet and pair. Extremely sweet.

Symbolism

Enormous, very, remarkable. Represents extreme.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • Enjoying a meal

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

甚だしい

はなはだしい

Extreme; Very intense or excessive

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 甚 mean in Japanese?

甚 means tremendously, very, great, exceedingly.

How do you read 甚?

On'yomi: ジン (JIN). Kun'yomi: はなは.だ、はなは.だしい (hanahada, hanahadashii).

How many strokes does 甚 have?

甚 has 9 strokes. Its radical is 甘 (sweet).

Is 甚 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 甚 (tremendously, very, great, exceedingly) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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