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On'yomi
ビ・ミ
BI / MI
Kun'yomi
まゆ
mayu

eyebrow

Details

Strokes9
Frequency#2177
Radicaleye(5)

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; 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?

Yes. 眉 (eyebrow) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.