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Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 寅

Noun
Freq #37255
1

the Tiger (third sign of the Chinese zodiac)

2

Obsolete term

hour of the Tiger (around 4am, 3-5am, or 4-6am)

3

Obsolete term

east-northeast

4

Obsolete term

first month of the lunar calendar

Kanji in this Word

11 strokes
Frequency: 1975
JLPT N1
Grade 9

Meanings

sign of the tiger
3-5AM
third sign of Chinese zodiac

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
イン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
とら
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
とも
のぶ
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