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璧
On'yomi
ヘキ
HEKI
Kun'yomi
たま
tama
sphere · ball
Details
Strokes18
Radical玉jade(5)
Stroke Order
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Strokes18
Cultural Context
Etymology
Combines 'flat' (辟) with 'jade' (玉), representing flat disc-shaped gems. Origin of the word for 'perfect.'
Symbolism
Symbolizes perfection, valuable treasures, and flawlessness. Represents unblemished beautiful jade and complete perfection.
Component Breakdown
璧=
辟玉
辟 + jewel
Words & Expressions
Words written with 璧
完璧かんぺきflawless
Anime & Manga
完璧すぎて可愛げがないと婚約破棄された聖女は隣国に売られる
The Too-Perfect Saint: Tossed Aside by My Fiancé and Sold to Another Kingdom
A well-known work with 璧 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 璧 mean in Japanese?
璧 means sphere, ball.
How do you read 璧?
On'yomi: ヘキ (HEKI). Kun'yomi: たま (tama).
How many strokes does 璧 have?
璧 has 18 strokes. Its radical is 玉 (jade).
Is 璧 a good kanji for a tattoo?
璧 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means sphere, ball. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.