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弥
On'yomi
ミ・ビ
MI / BI
Kun'yomi
や・いや・いよ.いよ・わた.る
ya / iya / iyoiyo / wataru
all the more · increasingly
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes8
Component Breakdown
弥=
弓尔
bow + 尔
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of bow and phonetic. Phonetic bow.
Symbolism
Yayoi, Maitreya, more and more. Represents Yayoi.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Singing a song
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 弥 mean in Japanese?
弥 means all the more, increasingly.
How do you read 弥?
On'yomi: ミ、ビ (MI, BI). Kun'yomi: や、いや、いよ.いよ、わた.る (ya, iya, iyoiyo, wataru).
How many strokes does 弥 have?
弥 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 弓 (bow).
Is 弥 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 弥 (all the more, increasingly) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.