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肥
On'yomi
ヒ
HI
Kun'yomi
こ.える・こえ・こ.やす・こ.やし・ふと.る
koeru / koe / koyasu / koyashi / futoru
fertilizer · get fat · fertile · manure · pamper
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes8
Component Breakdown
肥=
月巴
moon + 巴
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of flesh and phonetic. Flesh fertilizer.
Symbolism
Fertilizer, obesity, fatten. Represents fattening.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
大兵肥満
だいひょうひまん
big portly man; big portly man
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 肥 mean in Japanese?
肥 means fertilizer, get fat, fertile, manure, pamper.
How do you read 肥?
On'yomi: ヒ (HI). Kun'yomi: こ.える、こえ、こ.やす、こ.やし、ふと.る (koeru, koe, koyasu, koyashi, futoru).
How many strokes does 肥 have?
肥 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 肉 (meat).
Is 肥 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 肥 (fertilizer, get fat, fertile, manure, pamper) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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