Japanese Kanji

jin

hesitate say · be reluctant speak

Extended kanji · 10 strokes

Readings

  • ONジンjin
  • ONニンnin
  • KUNなや.むnaya

Meaning

Hesitate say, be reluctant speak.

訒 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 10 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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