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扉

On'yomi
ヒ
HI
Kun'yomi
とびら
tobira

front door · title page · front page

Details

Strokes12
Frequency#1866
Radical戸door(4)

Stroke Order

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Strokes12

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of door and not. Not door.

Symbolism

Door, portal, gate. Represents door.

Component Breakdown

扉=
户非

户 + 非

Words & Expressions

Words written with 扉

門扉もんぴdoor of a gate

Anime & Manga

カウボーイビバップ天国の扉

Cowboy Bebop: The Movie - Knockin' on Heaven's Door

Anime

A well-known work with 扉 in its Japanese title.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 扉 mean in Japanese?

扉 means front door, title page, front page.

How do you read 扉?

On'yomi: ヒ (HI). Kun'yomi: とびら (tobira).

How many strokes does 扉 have?

扉 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 戸 (door).

Is 扉 a good kanji for a tattoo?

扉 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means front door, title page, front page. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.