しん

辛部しんぶ：Other

Description

This radical means “bitter” or “spicy,” and also relates to punishment or judgment.

Kanji Using This Radical

Note: 辛 also carries meanings of judgment, punishment, and hardship. It often appears in characters connected with rules, strictness, or sharp taste. Historically, 辛 was sometimes used as a symbol for punishment (tattooing with a needle).