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On'yomi
HI

criticism · strike

Details

Strokes7
Frequency#568
Radicalhand(4)

Stroke Order

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Strokes7

Component Breakdown

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hand + 比

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of hand and compare. Criticizing by comparing.

Symbolism

Criticism, review, ratification. Represents criticizing.

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

印象批評

いんしょうひひょう

impressionistic criticism; impressionistic criticism

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 批 mean in Japanese?

批 means criticism, strike.

How do you read 批?

On'yomi: ヒ (HI).

How many strokes does 批 have?

批 has 7 strokes. Its radical is 手 (hand).

Is 批 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 批 (criticism, strike) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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