被
incur · cover · veil · brood over · shelter · wear · put on · be exposed (film) · receiving
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of clothing and skin. Skin clothing.
Symbolism
Damage, suffer, defendant. Represents suffering.
Component Breakdown
clothes + skin
Words & Expressions
Words written with 被
Four-Character Compounds
被害妄想
ひがいもうそう
persecution complex; paranoia
Anime & Manga
关于被班上绿茶威胁那件事
I Got Blackmailed by the Green Tea Bitch in Class
A well-known work with 被 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 被 mean in Japanese?
被 means incur, cover, veil, brood over, shelter, wear, put on, be exposed (film), receiving.
How do you read 被?
On'yomi: ヒ (HI). Kun'yomi: こうむ.る、おお.う、かぶ.る、かぶ.せる (koumuru, oou, kaburu, kabuseru).
How many strokes does 被 have?
被 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 衣 (clothes).
Is 被 a good kanji for a tattoo?
被 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means incur, cover, veil, brood over, shelter, wear, put on, be exposed (film), receiving. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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