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挨
On'yomi
アイ
AI
Kun'yomi
ひら.く
hiraku
approach · draw near · push open
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes10
Component Breakdown
挨=
扌矣
hand + 矣
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of hand and phonetic. Pushing forward with hand, approaching.
Symbolism
Greeting, approach, etiquette. Represents manners of human encounters.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Exchanging greetings
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
挨拶は時の氏神
あいさつはときのうじがみ
A greeting is like a timely god
Proper greetings smooth relationships
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 挨 mean in Japanese?
挨 means approach, draw near, push open.
How do you read 挨?
On'yomi: アイ (AI). Kun'yomi: ひら.く (hiraku).
How many strokes does 挨 have?
挨 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 手 (hand).
Is 挨 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 挨 (approach, draw near, push open) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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