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肢
On'yomi
シ
SHI
limb · arms & legs
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes8
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of flesh and support. Body's support.
Symbolism
Limbs, body, extremities. Represents limbs.
Component Breakdown
肢=
月支
moon + 支
Words & Expressions
Words written with 肢
下肢かしlegs
肢体したいlimbs
四肢ししarms and legs
選択肢せんたくしchoices
Four-Character Compounds
四肢五体
ししごたい
the whole body
Proverbs & Idioms
四肢健全なれば百事を為す
ししけんぜんなればひゃくじをなす
With sound limbs, one can do anything
Good health enables all accomplishments
Anime & Manga
俺の脳内選択肢が、学園ラブコメを全力で邪魔している
My Mental Choices Are Completely Interfering With My School Romantic Comedy
A well-known work with 肢 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
“limb”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 肢 mean in Japanese?
肢 means limb, arms & legs.
How do you read 肢?
On'yomi: シ (SHI).
How many strokes does 肢 have?
肢 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 肉 (meat).
Is 肢 a good kanji for a tattoo?
肢 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means limb, arms & legs. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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