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併

On'yomi
ヘイ
HEI
Kun'yomi
あわ.せる
awaseru

join · get together · unite · collective

Details

Strokes8
Frequency#966
Radical人person(2)

Stroke Order

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Strokes8

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of person and together. Combining people together.

Symbolism

Merger, annexation, combination. Represents combining.

Component Breakdown

併=
亻并

person + 并

Words & Expressions

Words written with 併

併合へいごうmerger
併殺へいさつdouble play
併発へいはつconcurrence
併用へいようcombined use
併記へいきwriting both
併設へいせつjoint establishment

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

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?

併 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means join, get together, unite, collective. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.

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