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姫
On'yomi
キ
KI
Kun'yomi
ひめ・ひめ-
hime / hime
princess
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes10
Component Breakdown
姫=
女臣
woman + retainer
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of woman and retainer. Retainer's woman.
Symbolism
Princess, lady, noblewoman. Represents princess.
Games
ゼルダの伝説
The Legend of Zelda(1986)
Developer: Nintendo
Adventure to save Princess Zelda. 'Princess' is central to the story.
View on Amazon →Frequently Asked Questions
What does 姫 mean in Japanese?
姫 means princess.
How do you read 姫?
On'yomi: キ (KI). Kun'yomi: ひめ、ひめ- (hime, hime).
How many strokes does 姫 have?
姫 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 女 (woman).
Is 姫 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 姫 (princess) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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