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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

    印象: impression. The Japanese noun '印象 (いんしょう)' means 'impression'. It refers to the effect, feeling, or image that something or someone leaves on a person's mind. This word is often used in contexts where one describes their initial or lasting thoughts about an event, person, or experience. For example: His speech left a strong impression「彼のスピーチは強い印象を残した」(かれのスピーチはつよいいんしょうをのこした). I have a good impression of this city「この街には良い印象を持っています」(このまちにはよいいんしょうをもっています). The word can also be used in phrases like '印象的 (いんしょうてき)', meaning 'impressive' or 'memorable'.

    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:

    word

    印象

    Meaning

    Impression

    word

    目印

    Meaning

    Mark, Sign

    word

    印刷

    Meaning

    Printing

    word

    印鑑

    Meaning

    Seal

    word

    矢印

    Meaning

    Arrow

    word

    Meaning

    Mark

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 4 kanji contain the part 卩 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Instead, Eliminate

    kanji

    Meaning

    Orders

    kanji

    Meaning

    Egg

    kanji

    Meaning

    Instant, Immediate

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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.

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