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Description
Fly - the insect Issa told his reader not to swat, because it was wringing its hands in prayer.
Stroke Order
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Strokes19
Cultural Context
Etymology
The insect radical combined with a second element, for the fly.
Symbolism
Known from Issa: "don't swat him — the fly is wringing his hands, wringing his feet." The rubbing of its forelegs read as a plea for its life.
Poetry
俳句 (Haiku)
やれ打つな蠅が手をすり足をする
Don't swat him — the fly is wringing his hands, wringing his feet.
小林一茶Kobayashi Issa
1821Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 蠅 mean in Japanese?
蠅 means fly. Fly - the insect Issa told his reader not to swat, because it was wringing its hands in prayer.
How do you read 蠅?
On'yomi: ヨウ (YOU). Kun'yomi: はえ、はい (hae, hai).
How many strokes does 蠅 have?
蠅 has 19 strokes. Its radical is 虫 (insect).
Is 蠅 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Be careful. 蠅 can carry meanings or readings you may not intend. Check the cultural context on this page before committing to a tattoo.
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