This is the 898th most frequent Japanese word.

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The Japanese kanji "尹" means "governor" or "administrator."


尹 is used here as a surname, commonly recognized as such in Japanese context.

尹さんは日本語の教師です。

Mr./Ms. In is a Japanese teacher.


The term 尹 refers here to the character itself, serving as the subject of a linguistic or etymological discussion.

尹という漢字は、古代中国に由来しています。

The kanji 尹 originates from ancient China.


尹 in this case denotes a family or clan name, illustrating a broader genealogical or historical context.

王朝の中で、尹氏に属する家系は高い地位を占めていました。

Within the dynasty, the families belonging to the Yi (尹) clan held high ranks.