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On'yomi
BI
Kun'yomi
はな
hana

nose · snout

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Strokes14
Frequency#1632
Radicalnose(14)

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Strokes14

Component Breakdown

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自 + 畀

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of self and phonetic. Self nose.

Symbolism

Nose, runny nose, breath. Represents nose.

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

阿鼻叫喚

あびきょうかん

agonizing cries; pandemonium; two of Buddhism's hells; agonizing cries

鼻元思案

はなもとじあん

superficial (shortsighted) way of thinking; half-baked (foolish, ill-advised) idea; superficial (shortsighted) way of thinking

鼻先思案

はなさきじあん

superficial (shortsighted) way of thinking; half-baked (foolish, ill-advised) idea; superficial (shortsighted) way of thinking

鼻が高い

はながたかい

Have a high nose; Be proud or boastful