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Jin 人 – Japanese girl given name
Jin (人) is read じん and has 2 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 人, the characters mean: person. This reading can be written with at least 12 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 2 to 14 strokes in total.
About the name Jin
Jin (仁) means benevolence, one of the key virtues in Confucian thought. It is a short, strong name.
How to write Jin in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 人 | じん | person | 2 |
| 任 | じん | responsibility | 6 |
| 神 | じん | gods | 9 |
| 静 | じん | quiet | 14 |
| 陣 | じん | camp | 10 |
| 尽 | じん | exhaust | 6 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Jin
Jin in different scripts
| Romaji | Jin |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | じん |
| Katakana | ジン |
| Kanji (most common) | 人 |
Full name examples
- Jin Yuki (Japanese order: 結城人, ゆうき じん)
- Jin Kono (Japanese order: 河野人, こうの じん)
- Jin Maki (Japanese order: 牧人, まき じん)
How to pronounce Jin
Break it into 1 parts: jin. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 2 sound units are written じん.
Questions about Jin
What does Jin mean in Japanese?
Jin has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 人, combines these meanings: person. Other spellings include 任 (responsibility), 神 (gods), 静 (quiet).
How do you write Jin in kanji?
The most common way is 人 (じん). It can also be written 任, 神, 静, 陣, 尽.
How do you write Jin in katakana?
Jin is ジン in katakana and じん in hiragana.
Is Jin a boy or girl name?
Jin is mostly used for girls.
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