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笛
On'yomi
テキ
TEKI
Kun'yomi
ふえ
fue
flute · clarinet · pipe · whistle · bagpipe · piccolo
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes11
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of bamboo and reason. Reason of bamboo.
Symbolism
Flute, transverse flute, instrument. Represents flute.
Component Breakdown
笛=
竹由
bamboo + 由
Words & Expressions
Words written with 笛
警笛けいてきfoghorn
汽笛きてきsteam whistle
Proverbs & Idioms
笛吹けども踊らず
ふえふけどもおどらず
They won't dance though the flute plays
Appeals fall on deaf ears
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 笛 mean in Japanese?
笛 means flute, clarinet, pipe, whistle, bagpipe, piccolo.
How do you read 笛?
On'yomi: テキ (TEKI). Kun'yomi: ふえ (fue).
How many strokes does 笛 have?
笛 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 竹 (bamboo).
Is 笛 a good kanji for a tattoo?
笛 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means flute, clarinet, pipe, whistle, bagpipe, piccolo. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.