被
incur · cover · veil · brood over · shelter · wear · put on · be exposed (film) · receiving
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
clothes + skin
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of clothing and skin. Skin clothing.
Symbolism
Damage, suffer, defendant. Represents suffering.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
被害妄想
ひがいもうそう
persecution complex; paranoia; persecution complex
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 被 mean in Japanese?
被 means incur, cover, veil, brood over, shelter, wear, put on, be exposed (film), receiving.
How do you read 被?
On'yomi: ヒ (HI). Kun'yomi: こうむ.る、おお.う、かぶ.る、かぶ.せる (koumuru, oou, kaburu, kabuseru).
How many strokes does 被 have?
被 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 衣 (clothes).
Is 被 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 被 (incur, cover, veil, brood over, shelter, wear, put on, be exposed (film), receiving) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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