Japanese Kanji

shin

gradually · step by step · little

Extended kanji · 13 strokes

Readings

  • ONシンshin
  • KUNひた.すhita
  • KUNそそ.ぐsoso

Meaning

Gradually, step by step, little.

寖 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 13 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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