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On'yomi
イン
IN
Kun'yomi
たね
tane

descendent · issue · offspring

Details

Strokes9
Radicalmeat(6)

Stroke Order

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Strokes9

Component Breakdown

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丿

丿 + 幺 + moon + 乚

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of thread and flesh. Lineage, descendants.

Symbolism

Lineage, descendants, family. Represents blood connection.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • Descendant of noble family

Words & Expressions

Proverbs & Idioms

子胤を残す

しいんをのこす

To leave descendants

To continue ones lineage

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 胤 mean in Japanese?

胤 means descendent, issue, offspring.

How do you read 胤?

On'yomi: イン (IN). Kun'yomi: たね (tane).

How many strokes does 胤 have?

胤 has 9 strokes. Its radical is 肉 (meat).

Is 胤 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 胤 (descendent, issue, offspring) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.