閉
closed · shut
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
surround from above: gate + 才
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of gate and talent. Closing gate.
Symbolism
Close, shut down, closing. Represents closing.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
閉口頓首
へいこうとんしゅ
being at a complete loss as to what to do; being at one's wit's end; being at a loss for an answer; being at a complete loss as to what to do
羞月閉花
しゅうげつへいか
the charms of a uniquely beautiful woman; (so beautiful that) the moon is abashed and flowers wilt; the charms of a uniquely beautiful woman
蟄居閉門
ちっきょへいもん
house arrest; being placed in confinement at home; house arrest
閉月羞花
へいげつしゅうか
charms of a uniquely beautiful woman; great beauty; (so beautiful that) the moon hides and flowers are abashed; charms of a uniquely beautiful woman
閉門蟄居
へいもんちっきょ
house arrest; being placed in confinement at home; house arrest
羞花閉月
しゅうかへいげつ
the charms of a uniquely beautiful woman; (so beautiful that) flowers are abashed and the moon hides; the charms of a uniquely beautiful woman
Proverbs & Idioms
門戸を閉ざす
もんこをとざす
To close the gates
To cut off communication
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 閉 mean in Japanese?
閉 means closed, shut.
How do you read 閉?
On'yomi: ヘイ (HEI). Kun'yomi: と.じる、と.ざす、し.める、し.まる、た.てる (tojiru, tozasu, shimeru, shimaru, tateru).
How many strokes does 閉 have?
閉 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 門 (gate).
Is 閉 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 閉 (closed, shut) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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