Japanese Symbols

Japanese Kanji

眹

chin

pupil

Extended kanji · 11 strokes

Readings

  • ONチンchin
  • ONジンjin
  • ONショウshou
  • KUNひとみhitomi

Meaning

Pupil.

眹 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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