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What is the Kanji for 'Invade'? | 侵

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Invade', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Invade' is 侵.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Invade

    Reading

    kunyomiおか

    oka

    onyomiしん

    shin

    Parts

    Person (人)Crown Again Hand

    Example Word

    侵入: intrusion. The Japanese noun '侵入 (しんにゅう)' refers to the act of entering a place without permission, often implying an unwelcome or unauthorized entry. It is commonly used in contexts involving trespassing, breaking and entering, or unauthorized access to restricted areas. For example: The police arrested the man for intrusion「警察はその男を侵入で逮捕した」(けいさつはそのおとこをしんにゅうでたいほした). The security system prevents intrusion「セキュリティシステムが侵入を防ぐ」(セキュリティシステムがしんにゅうをふせぐ). This word can also be used metaphorically to describe unwelcome interference in personal matters or privacy.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    9

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    1737

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 4 parts:

    radical

    Meaning

    Person

    Radical Form Of

    radical

    Meaning

    Crown

    kanji

    Meaning

    Again

    radical

    Meaning

    Hand

Words Using

This kanji is used in 3 words:

    word

    侵入

    Meaning

    Intrusion

    word

    侵略

    Meaning

    Invasion

    word

    侵害

    Meaning

    Violation, Infringement

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 91 kanji contain the part 亻 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Rest

    kanji

    Meaning

    Body

    kanji

    Meaning

    Night

    kanji

    Meaning

    Make

    kanji

    Meaning

    What

    kanji

    Meaning

    Low

    kanji

    Meaning

    Live

    kanji

    Meaning

    Borrow, Rent

    kanji

    Meaning

    Double, Times

    kanji

    Meaning

    Serve

    kanji

    使

    Meaning

    Use

    kanji

    便

    Meaning

    Convenience

    kanji

    Meaning

    Work

    kanji

    宿

    Meaning

    Lodging

    kanji

    Meaning

    Attach

    kanji

    Meaning

    Transmit

    kanji

    Meaning

    Topple, Overthrow

    kanji

    Meaning

    Hundred million

    kanji

    Meaning

    Accompany, Offer

    kanji

    Meaning

    Other

    Radical Form Of

    kanji

    Meaning

    Value, Price

    kanji

    Meaning

    Individual

    kanji

    Meaning

    Substitute, Era

    kanji

    Meaning

    Price

    kanji

    Meaning

    Change

    kanji

    Meaning

    Trust

    kanji

    Meaning

    Preserve

    kanji

    Meaning

    Equip, Provide

    kanji

    Meaning

    Person in charge, Connection

    kanji

    Meaning

    Duty, Responsibility

    kanji

    Meaning

    Matter, Affair

    kanji

    Meaning

    Rank

    kanji

    Meaning

    Halt

    kanji

    Meaning

    Buddha

    kanji

    Meaning

    Principles, Ethics

    kanji

    Meaning

    Reliant, Depend on

    kanji

    Meaning

    Image, Statue

    kanji

    Meaning

    Wound, Injury

    kanji

    Meaning

    Side

    kanji

    Meaning

    Example

    kanji

    Meaning

    Recompense, Reparation

    kanji

    Meaning

    Ceremony

    kanji

    Meaning

    Resemble

    kanji

    Meaning

    Discipline

    kanji

    Meaning

    Stretch

    kanji

    Meaning

    Superior, Gentle

    kanji

    Meaning

    Relationship

    kanji

    Meaning

    Healthy

    kanji

    Meaning

    Temporary

    kanji

    Meaning

    Hold an event, Sponsor

    kanji

    Meaning

    Urge, Press

    kanji

    Meaning

    Debt

    kanji

    Meaning

    Great, Admirable

    kanji

    Meaning

    Vulgar, Popular

    kanji

    Meaning

    Look up

    kanji

    Meaning

    Couple, By chance

    kanji

    Meaning

    Inquire, Pay respects

    kanji

    Meaning

    Actor, Haiku

    kanji

    Meaning

    Emulate, Copy after

    kanji

    Meaning

    I, Me

    kanji

    Meaning

    Colleague, Official

    kanji

    Meaning

    Biased

    kanji

    Meaning

    Warehouse

    kanji

    Meaning

    Assist, Help

    kanji

    Meaning

    Join, Put together

    kanji

    Meaning

    Falsify, Fake

    kanji

    Meaning

    Bonze, Buddhist priest

    kanji

    Meaning

    Fell, Cut down

    kanji

    Meaning

    Brilliant, Genius

    kanji

    Meaning

    Greatness, Outstanding person

    kanji

    Meaning

    Side, Nearby

    kanji

    Meaning

    Thrifty, Frugal

    kanji

    Meaning

    Prostrated

    kanji

    Meaning

    Sack

    kanji

    Meaning

    Accompany, Companion

    kanji

    Meaning

    Salary

    kanji

    Meaning

    Despise

    kanji

    Meaning

    However, But

    kanji

    Meaning

    Spy

    kanji

    Meaning

    Hermit

    kanji

    Meaning

    Chief, Older sibling of parent

    kanji

    Meaning

    Attend to, Samurai

    kanji

    Meaning

    Confucianism, Confucian

    kanji

    Meaning

    Fine, Excellent

    kanji

    Meaning

    Benevolent, Humanity

    kanji

    Meaning

    Marquis, Feudal lord

    kanji

    Meaning

    Deed

    kanji

    Meaning

    Proud

    kanji

    Meaning

    Follower, Companion

    kanji

    Meaning

    A wee bit

    kanji

    Meaning

    Me, I

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 25 kanji contain the part 冖 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Learn

    kanji

    Meaning

    Return

    kanji

    Meaning

    Lie down, Go to sleep

    kanji

    Meaning

    Accept

    kanji

    Meaning

    Copy, Photograph

    kanji

    Meaning

    Labor

    kanji

    Meaning

    Redundant, Superfluous

    kanji

    Meaning

    Manage

    kanji

    Meaning

    Dream

    kanji

    Meaning

    Army

    kanji

    Meaning

    Belt, Wear

    kanji

    Meaning

    Prosper, Flourish

    kanji

    Meaning

    Love

    kanji

    Meaning

    Emperor, Sovereign

    kanji

    Meaning

    Search, Rope

    kanji

    Meaning

    Soak, Immersed

    kanji

    Meaning

    Great man, Magnificent

    kanji

    Meaning

    Grain, Cereal

    kanji

    Meaning

    Inn, Pavilion

    kanji

    Meaning

    Firefly

    kanji

    Meaning

    Mound, Tumulus

    kanji

    Meaning

    One

    kanji

    Meaning

    Gloom

    kanji

    Meaning

    Dark

    kanji

    Meaning

    Glossary

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 19 kanji contain the part 又 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Friend

    kanji

    Meaning

    Lie down, Go to sleep

    kanji

    Meaning

    Degrees, Times

    kanji

    Meaning

    Accept

    kanji

    Meaning

    Take

    kanji

    Meaning

    Branch, Support

    kanji

    Meaning

    Anti

    kanji

    Meaning

    Ritual

    kanji

    Meaning

    Obtain

    kanji

    Meaning

    Clamor, Boisterous

    kanji

    Meaning

    Skin

    kanji

    Meaning

    Search

    kanji

    Meaning

    Soak, Immersed

    kanji

    Meaning

    One of a pair, Ship counter

    kanji

    Meaning

    Both, Pair

    kanji

    Meaning

    Describe, Confer

    kanji

    Meaning

    Uncle, Younger sibling of parent

    kanji

    Meaning

    Servant, Dude

    kanji

    Meaning

    Thin

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 4 kanji contain the part ⺕ as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Lie down, Go to sleep

    kanji

    Meaning

    Thing

    kanji

    Meaning

    Dispute

    kanji

    Meaning

    Soak, Immersed

Learn the Kanji

Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.

What does 侵 mean?

侵 means 'Invade'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Junior Highschool, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N1 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.