壁
wall · lining (stomach) · fence
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of avoid and earth. Earth wall.
Symbolism
Wall, surface, barrier. Represents wall.
Component Breakdown
辟 + earth
Words & Expressions
Words written with 壁
Four-Character Compounds
金城鉄壁
きんじょうてっぺき
impregnable castle (walls); impregnable; invulnerable
近所合壁
きんじょがっぺき
immediate neighborhood; immediate neighbourhood
断崖絶壁
だんがいぜっぺき
precipitous cliff; sheer precipice; critical situation
面壁九年
めんぺきくねん
facing a wall for nine years in meditation (by Bodhidharma at Shaolin Temple)
Proverbs & Idioms
壁に耳あり障子に目あり
かべにみみありしょうじにめあり
Walls have ears, sliding doors have eyes
Be careful, someone might be listening
Anime & Manga
氷の城壁
The Ramparts of Ice
A well-known work with 壁 in its Japanese title.
Related Figures & Stories
草壁皇子
Name contains 壁
Prince Kusakabe was a Japanese imperial crown prince from 681 until his death.
WikipediaOther kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 壁 mean in Japanese?
壁 means wall, lining (stomach), fence.
How do you read 壁?
On'yomi: ヘキ (HEKI). Kun'yomi: かべ (kabe).
How many strokes does 壁 have?
壁 has 16 strokes. Its radical is 土 (earth).
Is 壁 a good kanji for a tattoo?
壁 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means wall, lining (stomach), fence. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.