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丙

On'yomi
ヘイ
HEI
Kun'yomi
ひのえ
hinoe

third class · 3rd · 3rd calendar sign

Details

Strokes5
Radical一one(1)

Stroke Order

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Strokes5

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of one and inside. Inside one.

Symbolism

Third, grade C, third. Represents third.

Component Breakdown

丙=
一内

one + 内

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 丙 mean in Japanese?

丙 means third class, 3rd, 3rd calendar sign.

How do you read 丙?

On'yomi: ヘイ (HEI). Kun'yomi: ひのえ (hinoe).

How many strokes does 丙 have?

丙 has 5 strokes. Its radical is 一 (one).

Is 丙 a good kanji for a tattoo?

丙 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means third class, 3rd, 3rd calendar sign. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.