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On'yomi
ヒツ・ヒ
HITSU / HI

ooze · flow · soak in · penetrate · secrete

Details

Strokes8
Frequency#2112
Radicalwater(4)

Stroke Order

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Strokes8

Component Breakdown

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water + 必

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of water and must. Water certainly secreting.

Symbolism

Secretion, urinary, excrete. Represents secretion.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 泌 mean in Japanese?

泌 means ooze, flow, soak in, penetrate, secrete.

How do you read 泌?

On'yomi: ヒツ、ヒ (HITSU, HI).

How many strokes does 泌 have?

泌 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 水 (water).

Is 泌 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 泌 (ooze, flow, soak in, penetrate, secrete) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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