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On'yomi
チュウ
CHUU
Kun'yomi
ひじ
hiji

elbow · arm

Details

Strokes7
Radicalmeat(6)

Stroke Order

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Strokes7

Component Breakdown

=

moon + inch

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of flesh and measure. Flesh measure.

Symbolism

Elbow, armrest. Represents elbow.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • Drawing a bow

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 肘 mean in Japanese?

肘 means elbow, arm.

How do you read 肘?

On'yomi: チュウ (CHUU). Kun'yomi: ひじ (hiji).

How many strokes does 肘 have?

肘 has 7 strokes. Its radical is 肉 (meat).

Is 肘 a good kanji for a tattoo?

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

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