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肺
On'yomi
ハイ
HAI
lungs
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes9
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of flesh and phonetic. Flesh of lung.
Symbolism
Lung, pneumonia, breathing. Represents lung.
Component Breakdown
肺=
月巿
moon + 巿
Words & Expressions
Words written with 肺
肺炎はいえんpneumonia
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?
肺 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means lungs. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.