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Strokes15
Frequency#1750
Radical廾two hands(3)
Stroke Order
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Strokes15
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of worn and hands. Worn out.
Symbolism
Evil, our company, exhaustion. Represents evil.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Ice crystals
Component Breakdown
弊=
敝廾
敝 + 廾
Words & Expressions
Words written with 弊
弊害へいがいmalady
弊社へいしゃour firm
疲弊ひへいimpoverishment
Four-Character Compounds
弊衣破帽
へいいはぼう
shabby clothes and an old hat
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 弊 mean in Japanese?
弊 means abuse, evil, vice, breakage.
How do you read 弊?
On'yomi: ヘイ (HEI).
How many strokes does 弊 have?
弊 has 15 strokes. Its radical is 廾 (two hands).
Is 弊 a good kanji for a tattoo?
弊 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means abuse, evil, vice, breakage. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.