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蔽
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
Radical艸grass(6)
Stroke Order
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Strokes15
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of grass and worn. Covering with grass.
Symbolism
Concealment, cover, block. Represents covering.
Component Breakdown
蔽=
艹敝
grass + 敝
Other kanji with the same meaning
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?
蔽 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means cover, shade, mantle, capsize, be ruined. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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