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枚

On'yomi
マイ・バイ
MAI / BAI

sheet of... · counter for flat thin objects or sheets

Details

Strokes8
Frequency#911
Radical木tree(4)

Stroke Order

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Strokes8

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of tree and strike. Counting tree.

Symbolism

Sheet, one sheet, number of sheets. Represents counter.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • — Experiencing sheet of...

Component Breakdown

枚=
木攵

tree + strike

Words & Expressions

Words written with 枚

一枚いちまいone sheet
二枚にまいtwo sheets
三枚さんまいthree flat objects
枚数まいすうnumber of flat things
一枚岩いちまいいわmonolith

Four-Character Compounds

一枚看板

いちまいかんばん

leading player; prima donna; box-office star

二枚看板

にまいかんばん

the two leading actors (in a play); the two star players; the two distinctive features

Anime & Manga

老後に備えて異世界で8万枚の金貨を貯めます

Saving 80,000 Gold in Another World for My Retirement

Anime

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 枚 mean in Japanese?

枚 means sheet of..., counter for flat thin objects or sheets.

How do you read 枚?

On'yomi: マイ、バイ (MAI, BAI).

How many strokes does 枚 have?

枚 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 木 (tree).

Is 枚 a good kanji for a tattoo?

枚 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means sheet of..., counter for flat thin objects or sheets. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.