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幣

On'yomi
ヘイ
HEI
Kun'yomi
ぬさ
nusa

cash · bad habit · humble prefix · gift · Shinto offerings of cloth · rope · cut paper

Details

Strokes15
Frequency#1803
Radical巾cloth(3)
Old Form幣

Stroke Order

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Strokes15

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of worn and cloth. Worn cloth.

Symbolism

Currency, bill, offering. Represents currency.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • — Weaving cloth

Component Breakdown

幣=
敝巾

敝 + 巾

Words & Expressions

Words written with 幣

紙幣しへいpaper money
貨幣価値かへいかちcurrency value

Related Figures & Stories

幣原喜重郎

Kijūrō Shidehara1872–1951

Name contains 幣

Baron Kijūrō Shidehara , was a Japanese diplomat and politician who served as Prime Minister of Japan from 1945 to 1946.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 幣 mean in Japanese?

幣 means cash, bad habit, humble prefix, gift, Shinto offerings of cloth, rope, cut paper.

How do you read 幣?

On'yomi: ヘイ (HEI). Kun'yomi: ぬさ (nusa).

How many strokes does 幣 have?

幣 has 15 strokes. Its radical is 巾 (cloth).

Is 幣 a good kanji for a tattoo?

幣 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means cash, bad habit, humble prefix, gift, Shinto offerings of cloth, rope, cut paper. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.

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