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買
On'yomi
バイ
BAI
Kun'yomi
か.う
kau
buy
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes12
Component Breakdown
買=
罒貝
net + shell
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of '网' (net) and '貝' (shell/money). Catching money with net - purchasing.
Symbolism
Purchase, consumption, choice. Symbolizes modern consumer society.
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
安物買いの銭失い
やすものがいのぜにうしない
Buying cheap goods is losing money
Buy cheap, buy twice
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 買 mean in Japanese?
買 means buy.
How do you read 買?
On'yomi: バイ (BAI). Kun'yomi: か.う (kau).
How many strokes does 買 have?
買 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 貝 (shell).
Is 買 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 買 (buy) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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