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彗
On'yomi
スイ・エ・ケイ・セイ
SUI / E / KEI / SEI
Kun'yomi
ほうき
houki
comet · broom
Details
Strokes11
Frequency#2294
Radical彐pig snout(3)
Stroke Order
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Strokes11
Cultural Context
Etymology
Combines 'hand' (彐) with 'streaks' (彡), representing comets with broom-like tails.
Symbolism
Symbolizes comets, change, and omens. Since ancient times, comets have been seen as harbingers of great change.
Component Breakdown
彗=
丰彐
丰 + 彐
Words & Expressions
Words written with 彗
彗星すいせいcomet
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 彗 mean in Japanese?
彗 means comet, broom.
How do you read 彗?
On'yomi: スイ、エ、ケイ、セイ (SUI, E, KEI, SEI). Kun'yomi: ほうき (houki).
How many strokes does 彗 have?
彗 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 彐 (pig snout).
Is 彗 a good kanji for a tattoo?
彗 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means comet, broom. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.