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眉
On'yomi
ビ・ミ
BI / MI
Kun'yomi
まゆ
mayu
eyebrow
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes9
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of eye and phonetic. Hair above eye.
Symbolism
Eyebrow, brow, between eyebrows. Represents eyebrow.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
眉目秀麗
びもくしゅうれい
handsome
Proverbs & Idioms
眉に唾を付ける
まゆにつばをつける
Putting saliva on eyebrows
Being skeptical
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 眉 mean in Japanese?
眉 means eyebrow.
How do you read 眉?
On'yomi: ビ、ミ (BI, MI). Kun'yomi: まゆ (mayu).
How many strokes does 眉 have?
眉 has 9 strokes. Its radical is 目 (eye).
Is 眉 a good kanji for a tattoo?
眉 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means eyebrow. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.