彬
refined, gentle
JLPTN1StatusJinmeiyōFrequencyTop 5,000Strokes11
Readings
On'yomi
- ヒン
- フン
Kun'yomi
- うるわ.しい
- あき.らか
Nanori
- あきら
- あき
- よし
Meaning
彬 centers on a harmonious blend of refinement and gentleness: a person or thing that is polished, elegant, and mild-mannered.
Most common words using 彬
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Etymology
彬 combines 林 (woods) and 彡 (ornamental pattern), suggesting the refined, gentle quality of a well-tended grove or the elegance of patterned woodwork.
Meaning mnemonic
Picture a serene forest (林) decorated with delicate, ornamental patterns (彡): the scene is refined and gentle, like a carefully cultivated garden.
Reading mnemonic
For ヒン, imagine a refined gentleman named Hin who tends his elegant forest: Hin -> ヒン, and his gentle touch keeps the woods beautiful.