癖

Etymology

Composed of illness and avoid. Illness habit.

Symbolism

Habit, custom, bias. Represents habit.

Related Culture & Scenes

• — Ice crystals

What does 癖 mean in Japanese?

癖 means mannerism, habit, vice, trait, fault, kink.

How do you read 癖?

On'yomi: ヘキ (HEKI). Kun'yomi: くせ、くせ.に (kuse, kuseni).

How many strokes does 癖 have?

癖 has 18 strokes. Its radical is 疒 (sickness).

Is 癖 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 癖 (mannerism, habit, vice, trait, fault, kink) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.