痢

Etymology

Combines 'illness' (疒) with 'quick' (利), depicting an intestinal condition with rapid bowel movements—diarrhea.

Symbolism

A medical term representing illness and digestive disorders. Also has an aspect of bodily purification.

What does 痢 mean in Japanese?

痢 means diarrhea.

How do you read 痢?

On'yomi: リ (RI).

How many strokes does 痢 have?

痢 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 疒 (sickness).

Is 痢 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 痢 (diarrhea) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.