Quick answer
印 is the kanji for "Seal". A common reading is しるし (shirushi). You can also practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Seal
Also : Mark · Stamp
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Stroke Order
6 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 印 represents 'STAMP'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of stamp.
On-reading: いん — remember this sound by associating it with stamp. Kun-reading: しるし.
Example Sentences
書類に印鑑を押す文化は、日本独自のものです。
しょるいにいんかんをおすぶんかは、にほんどくじのものです。
The culture of stamping documents with a seal is unique to Japan.
第一印象は大切なので、身だしなみに気をつけています。
だいいちいんしょうはたいせつなので、みだしなみにきをつけています。
Since first impressions are important, I pay attention to my appearance.
Vocabulary using 印
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun] + に伴い～に伴い (ni tomonai) - Along with / In accordance with
- [Noun] + をはじめ～をはじめ (wo hajime) - Starting with / Including
- [Noun] + に応じて～に応じて (ni oujite) - According to / In response to
- [Noun] + から + [Noun] + にかけて～にかけて (ni kakete) - From...to / In the area of
- [Noun] + に限り～に限り (ni kagiri) - Limited to / Only
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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