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震
On'yomi
シン
SHIN
Kun'yomi
ふる.う・ふる.える・ふる.わせる・ふる.わす
furuu / furueru / furuwaseru / furuwasu
quake · shake · tremble · quiver · shiver
Details
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Component Breakdown
震=
雨辰
rain + 辰
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of rain and dragon. Rain shaking with dragon.
Symbolism
Earthquake, tremor, shake. Represents shaking.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
震天動地
しんてんどうち
earth-shaking; earth-shaking
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 震 mean in Japanese?
震 means quake, shake, tremble, quiver, shiver.
How do you read 震?
On'yomi: シン (SHIN). Kun'yomi: ふる.う、ふる.える、ふる.わせる、ふる.わす (furuu, furueru, furuwaseru, furuwasu).
How many strokes does 震 have?
震 has 15 strokes. Its radical is 雨 (rain).
Is 震 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 震 (quake, shake, tremble, quiver, shiver) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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