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蜜
On'yomi
ミツ・ビツ
MITSU / BITSU
honey · nectar · molasses
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes14
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of roof, must, and insect. Insect making honey.
Symbolism
Honey, nectar, sweet. Represents honey.
Component Breakdown
蜜=
宓虫
宓 + insect
Words & Expressions
Words written with 蜜
蜜柑みかんcitrus
Four-Character Compounds
甘言蜜語
かんげんみつご
honeyed words; flattery
甜言蜜語
てんげんみつご
honeyed words; flattery
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 蜜 mean in Japanese?
蜜 means honey, nectar, molasses.
How do you read 蜜?
On'yomi: ミツ、ビツ (MITSU, BITSU).
How many strokes does 蜜 have?
蜜 has 14 strokes. Its radical is 虫 (insect).
Is 蜜 a good kanji for a tattoo?
蜜 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means honey, nectar, molasses. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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