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On'yomi
ヘイ・ヘツ・フツ
HEI / HETSU / FUTSU
Kun'yomi
おお.う・おお.い
oou / ooi

cover · shade · mantle · capsize · be ruined

Details

Strokes15
Radicalgrass(6)

Stroke Order

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Strokes15

Component Breakdown

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grass + 敝

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of grass and worn. Covering with grass.

Symbolism

Concealment, cover, block. Represents covering.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 蔽 mean in Japanese?

蔽 means cover, shade, mantle, capsize, be ruined.

How do you read 蔽?

On'yomi: ヘイ、ヘツ、フツ (HEI, HETSU, FUTSU). Kun'yomi: おお.う、おお.い (oou, ooi).

How many strokes does 蔽 have?

蔽 has 15 strokes. Its radical is 艸 (grass).

Is 蔽 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 蔽 (cover, shade, mantle, capsize, be ruined) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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