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JLPT N1 5 strokes

Words with this Kanji

Meaning and Usage

The character (yìn) primarily refers to a seal, stamp, or print. It can mean a physical stamp used to mark documents or a printed mark on objects. It also relates to the action of printing.

Common Contexts

is often used when talking about official seals on contracts or documents, as well as stamps on books or letters. It also appears in contexts related to printing materials like flyers or books.

Collocations and Patterns

  • (gài yìn): to stamp or seal, commonly used in official or legal contexts.
  • 印刷 (yìnshuā): printing, referring to the process of producing printed materials.
  • 印章 (yìnzhāng): seal or stamp, often a formal or official one.

Usage Notes

When using to mean a seal or stamp, it often implies authority or authenticity. In printing contexts, it refers to the physical process or result of printing. Avoid confusing with similar characters like 印象 (impression) which has a different meaning.

Tone and Register

is neutral in tone and can be used in both formal and informal contexts, especially in business, legal, and publishing fields.

Example Sentences

Please put your seal on the contract.

There is a red stamp on the cover of this book.

This factory specializes in printing various flyers.