しるし
shirushi
JLPT N26 strokesKanjiLevel 69 - JLPT N2

Quick answer

印 is the kanji for "Seal / Mark / Stamp". A common reading is しるし (shirushi). You can practice writing it on this page.

Meaning

Seal / Mark / Stamp

Also : Seal · Mark · Stamp · Symbol · Emblem · Imprint

Readings

kunしるし/ shirushikunじるし/ jirushikunしる.す/ shirusuonいん/ in

kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading

Practice writing

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Memory Aid

Meaning ·

The kanji 印 represents 'STAMP'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of stamp.

Reading ·

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.

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