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肘
On'yomi
チュウ
CHUU
Kun'yomi
ひじ
hiji
elbow · arm
Details
Strokes7
Radical肉meat(6)
Stroke Order
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Strokes7
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of flesh and measure. Flesh measure.
Symbolism
Elbow, armrest. Represents elbow.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Drawing a bow
Component Breakdown
肘=
月寸
moon + inch
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 肘 mean in Japanese?
肘 means elbow, arm.
How do you read 肘?
On'yomi: チュウ (CHUU). Kun'yomi: ひじ (hiji).
How many strokes does 肘 have?
肘 has 7 strokes. Its radical is 肉 (meat).
Is 肘 a good kanji for a tattoo?
肘 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means elbow, arm. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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