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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

    印

    Meaning

    Mark, Seal

    Reading

    kunyomiしるし

    shirushi

    onyomiいん

    in

    Parts

    卩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

    卩

    Stroke Count

    6

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    4

    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

    目印

    Meaning

    Mark, Sign

    word

    印刷

    Meaning

    Printing

    word

    印鑑

    Meaning

    Seal

    word

    矢印

    Meaning

    Arrow

    word

    印

    Meaning

    Mark

Kanji Related to 印 Through the Part 卩

These 4 kanji contain the part 卩 as well.

    kanji

    却

    Meaning

    Instead, Eliminate

    kanji

    令

    Meaning

    Orders

    kanji

    卵

    Meaning

    Egg

    kanji

    即

    Meaning

    Instant, Immediate

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.

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