What is the Kanji for 'Mark' and 'Seal'? | 印

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

The Japanese Kanji for 'Mark' and 'Seal' is 印.

kanji

印

Meaning

Mark, Seal

Reading

kunyomiしるし

shirushi

onyomiいん

Parts

卩Seal

Example Word

矢印: arrow. The Japanese noun '矢印 (やじるし)' means 'arrow'. It is commonly used to indicate direction or to point towards something specific, such as in signs, maps, or diagrams. For example: follow the arrow「矢印に従ってください」(やじるしにしたがってください). The arrow points to the exit「矢印は出口を指しています」(やじるしはでぐちをさしています). This word is often seen in everyday contexts, such as on road signs or in user interfaces, to guide people visually.

Radical

卩

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

738

Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji 印

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 1 part:

radical

卩

Meaning

Seal

Words Using 印

This kanji is used in 6 words:

word

印象

Meaning

Impression

word

印

Meaning

Mark

word

印刷

Meaning

Printing

word

印鑑

Meaning

Seal

word

目印

Meaning

Mark, Sign

word

矢印

Meaning

Arrow

Kanji Related to 印 Through the Part 卩

These 4 kanji contain the part 卩 as well.

kanji

即

Meaning

Instant, Immediate

kanji

令

Meaning

Orders

kanji

卵

Meaning

Egg

kanji

却

Meaning

Instead, Eliminate

Learn the Kanji 印

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What does 印 mean?

印 means 'Mark' and 'Seal'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Fourth Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N2 exam.

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