Pith in Japanese
"pith" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "pith". The most common choice is shown first.
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marrow, pith, essence
Reading: zui
19 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of bone and phonetic. Inside bone.
What it carries
Bone marrow, spinal cord, essence. Represents marrow.
Related kanji for "pith"
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for pith?
The most common kanji for "pith" is 髄, read as zui. It means marrow, pith, essence. Related kanji: 粋 (pith).
How many strokes does 髄 have?
髄 has 19 strokes.