辰
sign of the dragon · 7-9AM · fifth sign of Chinese zodiac · shin dragon radical (no. 161)
Details
Stroke Order
Cultural Context
Etymology
Shape of clam with foot out. Time.
Symbolism
Year of Dragon, time, stars. Represents time.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Dragon dancing
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
日月星辰
じつげつせいしん
the Sun, the Moon and the stars; the heavenly bodies; the Sun, the Moon and the stars
嘉辰令月
かしんれいげつ
auspicious date; auspicious date
Proverbs & Idioms
辰年生まれ
たつどしうまれ
Born in the Year of the Dragon
Someone born in the dragon zodiac year
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 辰 mean in Japanese?
辰 means sign of the dragon, 7-9AM, fifth sign of Chinese zodiac, shin dragon radical (no. 161).
How do you read 辰?
On'yomi: シン、ジン (SHIN, JIN). Kun'yomi: たつ (tatsu).
How many strokes does 辰 have?
辰 has 7 strokes. Its radical is 辰 (morning).
Is 辰 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 辰 (sign of the dragon, 7-9AM, fifth sign of Chinese zodiac, shin dragon radical (no. 161)) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.