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俳
On'yomi
ハイ
HAI
haiku · actor
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes10
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of person and not. Person who is not.
Symbolism
Haiku, actor, haiku poet. Represents haiku.
Component Breakdown
俳=
亻非
person + 非
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
俳句は一瞬を切り取る
はいくはいっしゅんをきりとる
Haiku captures a moment
Haiku is the art of expressing instants
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 俳 mean in Japanese?
俳 means haiku, actor.
How do you read 俳?
On'yomi: ハイ (HAI).
How many strokes does 俳 have?
俳 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 人 (person).
Is 俳 a good kanji for a tattoo?
俳 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means haiku, actor. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.