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痴
On'yomi
チ
CHI
Kun'yomi
し.れる・おろか
shireru / oroka
stupid · foolish
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Strokes13
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of illness and know. Illness of knowing.
Symbolism
Dementia, complaint, foolish. Represents foolishness.
Component Breakdown
痴=
疒知
疒 + 知
Words & Expressions
Words written with 痴
愚痴ぐちmoha
痴漢ちかんgroper
音痴おんちamusia
痴呆ちほうdementia
方向音痴ほうこうおんちno sense of direction
Anime & Manga
痴漢男
Chikan Otoko
A well-known work with 痴 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 痴 mean in Japanese?
痴 means stupid, foolish.
How do you read 痴?
On'yomi: チ (CHI). Kun'yomi: し.れる、おろか (shireru, oroka).
How many strokes does 痴 have?
痴 has 13 strokes. Its radical is 疒 (sickness).
Is 痴 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Be careful. 痴 can carry meanings or readings you may not intend. Check the cultural context on this page before committing to a tattoo.