買
buy
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of '网' (net) and '貝' (shell/money). Catching money with net - purchasing.
Symbolism
Purchase, consumption, choice. Symbolizes modern consumer society.
Component Breakdown
net + shell
Words & Expressions
Words written with 買
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
Anime & Manga
寿命を買い取ってもらった。一年につき、一万円で。
Three Days of Happiness
A well-known work with 買 in its Japanese title.
ヨコハマ買い出し紀行
Yokohama Kaidashi Kikou
A well-known work with 買 in its Japanese title.
異世界で土地を買って農場を作ろう
Let's Buy the Land and Cultivate It in a Different World
A well-known work with 買 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
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?
買 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means buy. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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