Japanese Kanji

shin

detailed · fine · closely woven

Extended kanji · 16 strokes

Readings

  • ONシンshin
  • ONチンchin
  • KUNあさいとasaito

Meaning

Detailed, fine, closely woven.

縝 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 16 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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