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瓶

On'yomi
ビン・ヘイ
BIN / HEI
Kun'yomi
かめ
kame

bottle · vial · jar · jug · vat · urn

Details

Strokes11
Frequency#1528
Radical瓦tile(5)
Old Form甁

Stroke Order

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Strokes11

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of together and tile. Together tile.

Symbolism

Bottle, vase, container. Represents bottle.

Component Breakdown

瓶=
并瓦

并 + 瓦

Words & Expressions

Words written with 瓶

瓶詰めびんづめbottled
火炎瓶かえんびんpetrol bomb
魔法瓶まほうびんvacuum flask

Anime & Manga

千歳くんはラムネ瓶のなか

Chitose Is in the Ramune Bottle

Anime

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

Other kanji with the same meaning

Similar Kanji

瓦5

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 瓶 mean in Japanese?

瓶 means bottle, vial, jar, jug, vat, urn.

How do you read 瓶?

On'yomi: ビン、ヘイ (BIN, HEI). Kun'yomi: かめ (kame).

How many strokes does 瓶 have?

瓶 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 瓦 (tile).

Is 瓶 a good kanji for a tattoo?

瓶 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means bottle, vial, jar, jug, vat, urn. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.

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