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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of flesh and purport. Body's richness.
Symbolism
Fat, sebum, oil. Represents fat.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Water flowing to low ground
Component Breakdown
脂=
月旨
moon + 旨
Words & Expressions
Words written with 脂
脂肪しぼうsuet
樹脂じゅしresin
脂身あぶらみfatty meat
油脂ゆしfats and oils
Four-Character Compounds
脂が乗る
あぶらがのる
To be in one's prime; Reaching peak performance
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 脂 mean in Japanese?
脂 means fat, grease, tallow, lard, rosin, gum, tar.
How do you read 脂?
On'yomi: シ (SHI). Kun'yomi: あぶら (abura).
How many strokes does 脂 have?
脂 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 肉 (meat).
Is 脂 a good kanji for a tattoo?
脂 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means fat, grease, tallow, lard, rosin, gum, tar. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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