尼
nun
Details
Stroke Order
Cultural Context
Etymology
Shape of person kneeling. Nun.
Symbolism
Nun, priestess, sister. Represents nun.
Component Breakdown
corpse + 匕
Words & Expressions
Words written with 尼
Proverbs & Idioms
尼僧の髪は剃れども煩悩剃れず
にそうのかみはそれどもぼんのうそれず
A nun shaves her hair but not her desires
Changing appearance doesn't change inner nature
Related Figures & Stories
尼子経久
Name contains 尼
Amago Tsunehisa was a powerful warlord who gained the hegemony in Chūgoku region, Japan starting as a vassal of the Rokkaku clan.
Wikipedia阿仏尼
Name contains 尼
Abutsu-ni was a Japanese poet and nun. She served as a lady-in-waiting to Princess Kuniko, later known as Empress Ankamon-in.
Wikipedia妙印尼
Name contains 尼
Akai Teruko 赤井輝子 was a late-Sengoku period Onna-musha warrior.
WikipediaFrequently Asked Questions
What does 尼 mean in Japanese?
尼 means nun.
How do you read 尼?
On'yomi: ニ (NI). Kun'yomi: あま (ama).
How many strokes does 尼 have?
尼 has 5 strokes. Its radical is 尸 (corpse).
Is 尼 a good kanji for a tattoo?
尼 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means nun. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.