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斐

On'yomi
ヒ・イ
HI / I

beautiful · patterned

Details

Strokes12
Frequency#2103
Radical文literature(4)

Stroke Order

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Strokes12

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of not and pattern. Not pattern.

Symbolism

Beautiful, elegant, pattern. Represents beauty.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • — Beautiful scenery

Component Breakdown

斐=
非文

非 + 文

Words & Expressions

Words written with 斐

生き甲斐いきがいikigai
甲斐かいavail
遣り甲斐やりがいrewarding feeling

Related Figures & Stories

甲斐姫

Kai-hime1572–1614

Name contains 斐

Lady Kai , speculated to have been born in April 15, 1572, was a Japanese female warrior, onna-musha from the Sengoku Period.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 斐 mean in Japanese?

斐 means beautiful, patterned.

How do you read 斐?

On'yomi: ヒ、イ (HI, I).

How many strokes does 斐 have?

斐 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 文 (literature).

Is 斐 a good kanji for a tattoo?

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

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