Japanese Kanji

shin

ominous or sinister spirit · vigor

Extended kanji · 11 strokes

Readings

  • ONシンshin

Meaning

Ominous or sinister spirit, vigor.

祲 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 11 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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