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膝
On'yomi
シツ
SHITSU
Kun'yomi
ひざ
hiza
knee · lap
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes15
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of flesh and phonetic. Flesh knee.
Symbolism
Knee, kneecap. Represents knee.
Component Breakdown
膝=
月桼
moon + 桼
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
膝を打つ
ひざをうつ
To slap one's knee; Deeply agreeing
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 膝 mean in Japanese?
膝 means knee, lap.
How do you read 膝?
On'yomi: シツ (SHITSU). Kun'yomi: ひざ (hiza).
How many strokes does 膝 have?
膝 has 15 strokes. Its radical is 肉 (meat).
Is 膝 a good kanji for a tattoo?
膝 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means knee, lap. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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