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巳
On'yomi
シ
SHI
Kun'yomi
み
mi
sign of the snake or serpent · 9-11AM · sixth sign of Chinese zodiac
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Pictograph of snake. Snake.
Symbolism
Year of Snake, snake, zodiac. Represents Snake year.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Snake crawling
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 巳 mean in Japanese?
巳 means sign of the snake or serpent, 9-11AM, sixth sign of Chinese zodiac.
How do you read 巳?
On'yomi: シ (SHI). Kun'yomi: み (mi).
How many strokes does 巳 have?
巳 has 3 strokes. Its radical is 己 (oneself).
Is 巳 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 巳 (sign of the snake or serpent, 9-11AM, sixth sign of Chinese zodiac) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.