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費
On'yomi
ヒ
HI
Kun'yomi
つい.やす・つい.える
tsuiyasu / tsuieru
expense · cost · spend · consume · waste
Details
Stroke Order
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Component Breakdown
費=
弗貝
弗 + shell
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of shell and not. Spending shell.
Symbolism
Cost, consumption, expenses. Represents spending.
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
費用対効果
ひようたいこうか
Cost-effectiveness
Value gained relative to expenditure
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 費 mean in Japanese?
費 means expense, cost, spend, consume, waste.
How do you read 費?
On'yomi: ヒ (HI). Kun'yomi: つい.やす、つい.える (tsuiyasu, tsuieru).
How many strokes does 費 have?
費 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 貝 (shell).
Is 費 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 費 (expense, cost, spend, consume, waste) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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