This kanji means ring, wheel, or circle. It's also used as a counter for flowers.

on readings:
  • rin
kun readings:
  • wa
examples:
Go Rin no Sho The Book of Five Rings
wa ring
yubiwa ring

links:
The Book of Five Rings
Samurai Strategies
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