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痢
On'yomi
リ
RI
diarrhea
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes12
Cultural Context
Etymology
Combines 'illness' (疒) with 'quick' (利), depicting an intestinal condition with rapid bowel movements—diarrhea.
Symbolism
A medical term representing illness and digestive disorders. Also has an aspect of bodily purification.
Component Breakdown
痢=
疒利
疒 + 利
Words & Expressions
Words written with 痢
下痢げりdiarrhea
赤痢せきりdysentery
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 痢 mean in Japanese?
痢 means diarrhea.
How do you read 痢?
On'yomi: リ (RI).
How many strokes does 痢 have?
痢 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 疒 (sickness).
Is 痢 a good kanji for a tattoo?
痢 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means diarrhea. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.