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巾
On'yomi
キン・フク
KIN / FUKU
Kun'yomi
おお.い・ちきり・きれ
ooi / chikiri / kire
towel · hanging scroll · width · cloth radical (no. 50)
Details
Strokes3
Radical巾cloth(3)
Stroke Order
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Strokes3
Cultural Context
Etymology
Shape of hanging cloth. Piece of cloth.
Symbolism
Cloth, hood, rag. Represents cloth.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Weaving cloth
Words & Expressions
Words written with 巾
布巾ふきんdishcloth
雑巾ぞうきんdust cloth
Proverbs & Idioms
幅を利かす
はばをきかす
To wield influence
To exercise power or authority
Other kanji with the same meaning
“hanging scroll”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 巾 mean in Japanese?
巾 means towel, hanging scroll, width, cloth radical (no. 50).
How do you read 巾?
On'yomi: キン、フク (KIN, FUKU). Kun'yomi: おお.い、ちきり、きれ (ooi, chikiri, kire).
How many strokes does 巾 have?
巾 has 3 strokes. Its radical is 巾 (cloth).
Is 巾 a good kanji for a tattoo?
巾 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means towel, hanging scroll, width, cloth radical (no. 50). Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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