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On'yomi
ハイ
HAI

lungs

Details

Strokes9
Frequency#1387
Radicalmeat(6)

Stroke Order

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Strokes9

Component Breakdown

=
巿

moon + 巿

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of flesh and phonetic. Flesh of lung.

Symbolism

Lung, pneumonia, breathing. Represents lung.

Words & Expressions

Proverbs & Idioms

肺腑を突く

はいふをつく

Pierce the lungs

Touch deeply in the heart

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 肺 mean in Japanese?

肺 means lungs.

How do you read 肺?

On'yomi: ハイ (HAI).

How many strokes does 肺 have?

肺 has 9 strokes. Its radical is 肉 (meat).

Is 肺 a good kanji for a tattoo?

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