痴

Etymology

Composed of illness and know. Illness of knowing.

Symbolism

Dementia, complaint, foolish. Represents foolishness.

What does 痴 mean in Japanese?

痴 means stupid, foolish.

How do you read 痴?

On'yomi: チ (CHI). Kun'yomi: し.れる、おろか (shireru, oroka).

How many strokes does 痴 have?

痴 has 13 strokes. Its radical is 疒 (sickness).

Is 痴 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Be careful. 痴 can carry meanings or readings you may not intend. Check the cultural context on this page before committing to a tattoo.