臣 — 7 strokes ／ Radical「臣」
道7Elementary year 4 ／ 7 strokes ／ Radical「臣」
- On
- シン・ジン
- Kun
- —
- Meaning
- retainer; subject; vassal
Origin
A pictograph of a wide-open eye drawn vertically; it represents a 'retainer' who bows his head to serve his lord.
Stroke order
Readings and examples
| シン | 臣下・君臣 |
|---|---|
| ジン | 大臣 |
Readings and example words from the official Jōyō kanji table.
Compounds
- 大臣だいじん
cabinet minister
- 家臣かしん
retainer; vassal
Example
新しい大臣がテレビに出ていた。
The new minister was on TV.
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