Japanese Kanji

chin

rope for leading cattle or horses

Extended kanji · 10 strokes

Readings

  • ONチンchin
  • ONジンjin
  • ONインin

Meaning

Rope for leading cattle or horses.

紖 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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