Kanji

Jinmeiyō kanji, used in names

1914 of 2500 most used kanji in newspapers

Stroke count: 13

Meaning: lion

Kunyomi: しし

Onyomi:

Composition:

Radical

Radical:

Meaning: dog

Examples

Onyomi Examples

シシ lion, left-hand guardian dog at a Shinto shrine

子舞 シシマイ lion dance, traditional dance performed by one or more dancers wearing a guardian lion costume

Kunyomi Examples

しし lion, left-hand guardian dog at a Shinto shrine

子舞 ししまい lion dance, traditional dance performed by one or more dancers wearing a guardian lion costume