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On'yomi
バイ
BAI

obeisance · follow · accompany · attend on

Details

Strokes11
Frequency#1917
Radicalmound(8)

Stroke Order

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Strokes11

Component Breakdown

=

hill + 咅

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of hill and phonetic. Accompanying on hill.

Symbolism

Jury, attend, accompany. Represents accompanying.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • Water flowing to low ground

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

陪席する

ばいせきする

Attend as an observer; Be present beside a superior

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 陪 mean in Japanese?

陪 means obeisance, follow, accompany, attend on.

How do you read 陪?

On'yomi: バイ (BAI).

How many strokes does 陪 have?

陪 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 阜 (mound).

Is 陪 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 陪 (obeisance, follow, accompany, attend on) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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