紳 — 11 strokes ／ Radical「糸」
道準2High school level ／ 11 strokes ／ Radical「糸」
- On
- シン
- Kun
- —
- Meaning
- gentleman
Origin
糸 "cloth" with 申 "to extend": the long sash of formal dress — and the man who wears it, a gentleman.
Stroke order
Readings and examples
| シン | 紳士 |
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Readings and example words from the official Jōyō kanji table.
Compounds
- 紳士しんし
a gentleman
- 紳士服しんしふく
men's wear
Example
紳士的にふるまう。
He behaves like a gentleman.
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