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鼻
On'yomi
ビ
BI
Kun'yomi
はな
hana
nose · snout
Details
Strokes14
Frequency#1632
Radical鼻nose(14)
Stroke Order
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Strokes14
Component Breakdown
鼻=
自畀
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 鼻 mean in Japanese?
鼻 means nose, snout.
How do you read 鼻?
On'yomi: ビ (BI). Kun'yomi: はな (hana).
How many strokes does 鼻 have?
鼻 has 14 strokes. Its radical is 鼻 (nose).
Is 鼻 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 鼻 (nose, snout) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.