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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

    Meaning

    Mark, Seal

    Reading

    kunyomiしるし

    shirushi

    onyomiいん

    in

    Parts

    Seal

    Example Word

    目印: mark or sign. The Japanese noun '目印 (めじるし)' refers to a mark or sign used to identify or indicate something. It is commonly used to describe a physical marker, such as a landmark or a symbol, that helps someone recognize a location or object. For example: use that tree as a mark「あの木を目印にしてください」(あのきをめじるしにしてください). The red flag is the sign for the meeting point「赤い旗が目印です」(あかいはたがめじるしです). This word can also be used metaphorically to describe something that serves as an indicator or clue.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    6

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    738

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

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

    radical

    Meaning

    Seal

Words Using

This kanji is used in 6 words:

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These 4 kanji contain the part 卩 as well.

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    Meaning

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    Meaning

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    Meaning

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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.

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