Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
person + 咅
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of person and phonetic. Person doubling.
Symbolism
Double, twice, doubling. Represents doubling.
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Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
薬九層倍
くすりくそうばい
there is a huge markup in medicines, making it a profitable field; medicines sell for ten times the cost of their ingredients; there is a huge markup in medicines, making it a profitable field
一粒万倍
いちりゅうまんばい
a single seed can eventually produce a great harvest; even the smallest beginning can generate a greatest profit; watch the pennies, and the pounds will look after themselves; a single seed can eventually produce a great harvest
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 倍 mean in Japanese?
倍 means double, twice, times, fold.
How do you read 倍?
On'yomi: バイ (BAI).
How many strokes does 倍 have?
倍 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 人 (person).
Is 倍 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 倍 (double, twice, times, fold) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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