壁
wall · lining (stomach) · fence
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
辟 + earth
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of avoid and earth. Earth wall.
Symbolism
Wall, surface, barrier. Represents wall.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
金城鉄壁
きんじょうてっぺき
impregnable castle (walls); impregnable; invulnerable; impregnable castle (walls)
近所合壁
きんじょがっぺき
immediate neighborhood; immediate neighbourhood; immediate neighborhood
断崖絶壁
だんがいぜっぺき
precipitous cliff; sheer precipice; critical situation; precipitous cliff
面壁九年
めんぺきくねん
facing a wall for nine years in meditation (by Bodhidharma at Shaolin Temple); 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
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?
Yes. 壁 (wall, lining (stomach), fence) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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