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彼
On'yomi
ヒ
HI
Kun'yomi
かれ・かの・か.の
kare / kano / kano
he · that · the
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Stroke Order
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Strokes8
Component Breakdown
彼=
彳皮
彳 + skin
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of go and skin. Going skin.
Symbolism
He, she, yonder. Represents he.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Flock of sheep
Anime & Manga
彼女、お借りします
かのじょおかりします
Rent-A-Girlfriend(2017)
Author: Reiji Miyajima
Romantic comedy about rental girlfriend services. 'Girlfriend' is central to the story.
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ラブプラス
LovePlus(2009)
Developer: Konami
Dating simulation enjoying romance with a 'girlfriend.' Real-time relationship system was innovative.
View on Amazon →Frequently Asked Questions
What does 彼 mean in Japanese?
彼 means he, that, the.
How do you read 彼?
On'yomi: ヒ (HI). Kun'yomi: かれ、かの、か.の (kare, kano, kano).
How many strokes does 彼 have?
彼 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 彳 (step).
Is 彼 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 彼 (he, that, the) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.