Japanese Kanji

shin

warning · counsel · presept

Extended kanji · 15 strokes

Readings

  • ONシンshin
  • KUNいまし.めるimashi
  • KUNはりhari

Meaning

Warning, counsel, presept, needle.

Stroke order for 箴

箴 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 15 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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