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On'yomi
コウ
KOU
Kun'yomi
しり
shiri

buttocks · hips · butt · rear

Details

Strokes5
Frequency#1692
Radicalcorpse(3)

Stroke Order

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Strokes5

Component Breakdown

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corpse + 九

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of body and nine. Ninth part of body.

Symbolism

Buttocks, rear, behind. Represents buttocks.

Words & Expressions

Proverbs & Idioms

尻に火が付く

しりにひがつく

Fire on one's bottom

Being in a desperate hurry

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 尻 mean in Japanese?

尻 means buttocks, hips, butt, rear.

How do you read 尻?

On'yomi: コウ (KOU). Kun'yomi: しり (shiri).

How many strokes does 尻 have?

尻 has 5 strokes. Its radical is 尸 (corpse).

Is 尻 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Be careful. 尻 can carry meanings or readings you may not intend. Check the cultural context on this page before committing to a tattoo.

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