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On'yomi
シン
SHIN
Kun'yomi
もう.す・もう.し-・さる
mousu / moushi / saru

have the honor to · sign of the monkey · 3-5PM · ninth sign of Chinese zodiac

Details

Strokes5
Frequency#492
Radicalfield(5)

Stroke Order

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Strokes5

Cultural Context

Etymology

Shape of lightning. Voice of deity.

Symbolism

Application, declaration, state. Represents stating.

Words & Expressions

Proverbs & Idioms

申し分ない

もうしぶんない

Beyond reproach

Perfect with nothing to complain about

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 申 mean in Japanese?

申 means have the honor to, sign of the monkey, 3-5PM, ninth sign of Chinese zodiac.

How do you read 申?

On'yomi: シン (SHIN). Kun'yomi: もう.す、もう.し-、さる (mousu, moushi, saru).

How many strokes does 申 have?

申 has 5 strokes. Its radical is 田 (field).

Is 申 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 申 (have the honor to, sign of the monkey, 3-5PM, ninth sign of Chinese zodiac) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.