JLPT N2 · 6 strokes
Kanji 印: "stamp, seal, mark"
The kanji 印 means "stamp, seal, mark, imprint, symbol, emblem". It is written with 6 strokes and belongs to JLPT level N2, read イン in on'yomi and しるし, -じるし, しる.す in kun'yomi.
Stroke order
Strokes are written in the order of the numbers. The order is not decorative: it is what gives the character its balance, and it is also how handwriting search works in Japanese dictionaries.
Readings
On'yomi (Sino-Japanese reading)
イン
Kun'yomi (native Japanese reading)
しるし-じるししる.す
In a kun'yomi reading, the dot separates the kanji from its okurigana: かた.る is read かたる and written 語る. A hyphen marks a bound position, like -び in 日.
At a glance
| Meaning | stamp, seal, mark, imprint, symbol, emblem |
|---|---|
| Strokes | 6 |
| JLPT level | N2 |
| Taught in Japan | grade 4 |
| Frequency rank | 682 of 2,501 |
Common words with 印
The most frequent words using this kanji, most common first, with furigana readings. Click one to open it in the reader.
- 印象impression, sentiment laissé
- 封印sceau, cachet ; sceller, apposer un sceau
- 印mark; sign · symbol; emblem
- 印刷printing
- 印象的impressive; striking; memorable; impactful
- 印度India
- 目印mark (for quick identification or recognition); sign · landmark; guide
- 刻印engraving a seal; engraved seal; inscribed seal · engraving; inscribing; stamping (an impression)
- 印stamp; seal; chop · seal impression; seal; sealing; stamp
- 第一印象first impression
- 印象に残るto make a lasting impression
- 印象を与えるto give an impression; to make an impression
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