Japanese symbol for “trespass”
侵入
しんにゅう
Romaji: shinnyuu
invasion; incursion; raid; aggression
In Japanese, trespass is 侵入, read しんにゅう (shinnyuu).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- n, vi, vs invasion; incursion; raid; aggression; intrusion; trespass
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “trespass”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 侵害 | しんがい shingai | infringement; violation; invasion |
| 侵す | おかす okasu | to invade; to raid; to violate (airspace, etc.) |
| 立ち入る | たちいる tachiiru | to enter; to go into; to trespass (on) |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 侵略 | しんりゃく shinryaku | invasion (e.g. of a country); raid; aggression |
| 侵害 | しんがい shingai | infringement; violation; invasion |
| 侵攻 | しんこう shinkou | invasion |
| 侵食 | しんしょく shinshoku | encroachment; invasion; erosion (e.g. of market share, rights) |
| 侵す | おかす okasu | to invade; to raid; to violate (airspace, etc.) |
| 購入 | こうにゅう kounyuu | purchase; buying |
| 導入 | どうにゅう dounyuu | introduction; bringing in; installation |
| 収入 | しゅうにゅう shuunyuu | income; earnings; revenue |
See also: Chinese symbol for “trespass”.
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