Kanji

What does the kanji 診 mean?

診 means examining, diagnosing. On'yomi シン. Kun'yomi み.る.

Quick facts
On'yomiシン
Kun'yomiみ.る
Strokes12
Main radical言
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N1
On'yomi シンKun'yomi み.る
N1 · estimated, JLPT framework12 strokes

examining, diagnosing

Memory hook

Words (言) questioning the person (人) and the marks (彡) observed — DIAGNOSE, EXAMINE.

Stroke order · 12 strokes

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Common words

  • 往診おうしんa doctor's house call
  • 診るみるto examine (a patient)
  • 診察しんさつmedical examination
  • 診断しんだんdiagnosis

More words with this kanji

  • 受診じゅしんmedical examination, seeing a doctor
  • 診療しんりょうmedical examination and treatment
  • 聴診器ちょうしんきstethoscope

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Data sources and licences

English meanings, On/Kun readings, stroke counts: KANJIDIC2 — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Components: KRADFILE (EDRDG). Stroke order: KanjiVG (Ulrich Apel), licensed CC BY-SA 3.0. Mnemonics written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

N5–N1 levels on this page are estimates based on the JLPT framework, drawn from community benchmarks. GoMe Nihongo is not affiliated with the Japan Foundation or JEES, which administer the JLPT.