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On'yomi
ヘイ
HEI
Kun'yomi
ぬさ
nusa

cash · bad habit · humble prefix · gift · Shinto offerings of cloth · rope · cut paper

Details

Strokes15
Frequency#1803
Radicalcloth(3)
Old Form

Stroke Order

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Strokes15

Component Breakdown

=

敝 + 巾

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of worn and cloth. Worn cloth.

Symbolism

Currency, bill, offering. Represents currency.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • Weaving cloth

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 幣 mean in Japanese?

幣 means cash, bad habit, humble prefix, gift, Shinto offerings of cloth, rope, cut paper.

How do you read 幣?

On'yomi: ヘイ (HEI). Kun'yomi: ぬさ (nusa).

How many strokes does 幣 have?

幣 has 15 strokes. Its radical is 巾 (cloth).

Is 幣 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 幣 (cash, bad habit, humble prefix, gift, Shinto offerings of cloth, rope, cut paper) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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