鍼
needle
Readings
On'yomi
- シン
Kun'yomi
- はり
- さ.す
Meaning
鍼 centers on a needle, especially a metal one used in acupuncture or sewing.
Most common words using 鍼
- 鍼灸しんきゅう
acupuncture and moxibustion
- 鍼はり
(acupuncture) needle
- 明治鍼灸大学めいじしんきゅうだいがく
Meiji College of Oriental Medicine
- 鍼のつぼはりのつぼ
acupuncture point
- 鍼医はりい
acupuncturist
- 鍼師はりし
acupuncturist
- 鍼治しんじ
acupuncture
- 鍼治療はりちりょう
acupuncture treatment
- 鍼灸師しんきゅうし
acupuncturist and practitioner of moxibustion
- 鍼灸院しんきゅういん
acupuncture and moxibustion clinic
- 鍼療法はりりょうほう
acupuncture therapy
- 鍼術しんじゅつ
acupuncture
- 鍼麻酔はりますい
anesthesia by acupuncture
Study
Etymology
鍼 combines 金 (metal) with 咸, which likely contributes the sound and may relate to piercing or a needle-like shape. The exact historical development of 咸 in this context is uncertain.
Meaning mnemonic
The left side is metal 金, and the right side 咸 looks like a sharp tool with a guard. Picture a metal needle used for acupuncture.
Reading mnemonic
For シン, imagine a thin metal needle: thin -> シン, and the needle is made of metal.