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Shin 志夢 – Japanese unisex given name
Shin (志夢) is read しん and has 2 syllables. It is used for both boys and girls. Written as 志夢, the characters mean: intention + dream. This reading can be written with at least 24 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 3 to 26 strokes in total.
How to write Shin in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 志夢 | しん | intention + dream | 20 |
| 詩夢 | しん | poem + dream | 26 |
| 大 | しん | large | 3 |
| 新 | しん | new | 13 |
| 進 | しん | advance | 11 |
| 心 | しん | heart | 4 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Shin
Shin in different scripts
| Romaji | Shin |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | しん |
| Katakana | シン |
| Kanji (most common) | 志夢 |
Full name examples
- Shin Yuki (Japanese order: 結城志夢, ゆうき しん)
- Shin Kono (Japanese order: 河野志夢, こうの しん)
- Shin Maki (Japanese order: 牧志夢, まき しん)
How to pronounce Shin
Break it into 1 parts: shin. 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 しん.
Questions about Shin
What does Shin mean in Japanese?
Shin has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 志夢, combines these meanings: intention + dream. Other spellings include 詩夢 (poem + dream), 大 (large), 新 (new).
How do you write Shin in kanji?
The most common way is 志夢 (しん). It can also be written 詩夢, 大, 新, 進, 心.
How do you write Shin in katakana?
Shin is シン in katakana and しん in hiragana.
Is Shin a boy or girl name?
Shin is used for both boys and girls.
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