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Description
Blood - life force, lineage, sacrifice.
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
丿 + 皿
Cultural Context
Etymology
Blood in a dish. Liquid of life.
Symbolism
Blood relation, vitality, sacrifice. Represents family bonds and essence of life.
Anime & Manga
Games
Bloodborne
Bloodborne(2015)
Developer: FromSoftware
Gothic horror action RPG themed on 'blood.'
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Four-Character Compounds
鮮血淋漓
せんけつりんり
dripping with fresh blood; dripping with fresh blood
屍山血河
しざんけつが
heaps of bodies and streams of blood; fierce battle; heaps of bodies and streams of blood
Proverbs & Idioms
血は水よりも濃い
ちはみずよりもこい
Blood is thicker than water
Family ties are strongest
血眼になる
ちまなこになる
To become blood-eyed
Searching frantically
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 血 mean in Japanese?
血 means blood. Blood - life force, lineage, sacrifice.
How do you read 血?
On'yomi: ケツ (KETSU). Kun'yomi: ち (chi).
How many strokes does 血 have?
血 has 6 strokes. Its radical is 血 (blood).
Is 血 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 血 (blood) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.