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On'yomi
ヘイ
HEI
Kun'yomi
あわ.せる
awaseru

join · get together · unite · collective

Details

Strokes8
Frequency#966
Radicalperson(2)

Stroke Order

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Strokes8

Component Breakdown

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person + 并

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of person and together. Combining people together.

Symbolism

Merger, annexation, combination. Represents combining.

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

清濁併呑

せいだくへいどん

being so broad-minded as to accept all sorts of things, both good and evil; being broad-minded enough to be tolerant of people of all shades; being so broad-minded as to accept all sorts of things, both good and evil

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 併 mean in Japanese?

併 means join, get together, unite, collective.

How do you read 併?

On'yomi: ヘイ (HEI). Kun'yomi: あわ.せる (awaseru).

How many strokes does 併 have?

併 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 人 (person).

Is 併 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 併 (join, get together, unite, collective) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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