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偵
On'yomi
テイ
TEI
spy
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes11
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of person and chaste. Person investigating.
Symbolism
Reconnaissance, detective, spy. Represents scouting.
Component Breakdown
偵=
亻貞
person + 貞
Words & Expressions
Words written with 偵
探偵たんていsleuth
偵察ていさつscouting
内偵ないていprivate enquiry
Proverbs & Idioms
偵察は戦の始まり
ていさつはいくさのはじまり
Reconnaissance is the start of battle
Preparation and intelligence gathering determine success
Anime & Manga
探偵はもう、死んでいる。
The Detective Is Already Dead
A well-known work with 偵 in its Japanese title.
名探偵コナン
Detective Conan
A well-known work with 偵 in its Japanese title.
美少年探偵団
Pretty Boy Detective Club
A well-known work with 偵 in its Japanese title.
多重人格探偵サイコ
MPD Psycho
A well-known work with 偵 in its Japanese title.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 偵 mean in Japanese?
偵 means spy.
How do you read 偵?
On'yomi: テイ (TEI).
How many strokes does 偵 have?
偵 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 人 (person).
Is 偵 a good kanji for a tattoo?
偵 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means spy. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.