Inner strength
Endurance
Original collection wording is archived below. Read the dictionary explanation for context.
nin / にん
Dictionary meaning
To endure or bear something. Other uses involve concealment, as in the word for ninja, and some compounds have harsher meanings.
Your intended symbolism
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Context & cautions
The meaning depends on the word it belongs to. 忍 can suggest endurance, but is not a direct translation of every use of ‘strength.’
Size & legibility: discuss with your artist
There is no universal minimum tattoo size based on stroke count. Ask your artist to check line weight, the gaps between strokes, placement, and how the lettering may age. Preview dimensions include transparent margins and are not a safe minimum size.
Typeface, output quality & sources →- On’yomi
- ニン · nin
- Kun’yomi
- しのぶ・しのばせる · shinobu / shinobaseru
Selected readings are shown. On’yomi are readings of Chinese origin; kun’yomi are native Japanese readings. The word and context determine which is used.
Dictionary reference: Japanese dictionary entry ↗
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From the original collection
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Archived source spelling (before review)
Endurance kanji tattoo
忍: nin
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Dictionary reference: Kanjipedia — 忍 ↗
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