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費
On'yomi
ヒ
HI
Kun'yomi
つい.やす・つい.える
tsuiyasu / tsuieru
expense · cost · spend · consume · waste
Details
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Strokes12
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of shell and not. Spending shell.
Symbolism
Cost, consumption, expenses. Represents spending.
Component Breakdown
費=
弗貝
弗 + shell
Words & Expressions
Words written with 費
Proverbs & Idioms
費用対効果
ひようたいこうか
Cost-effectiveness
Value gained relative to expenditure
Other kanji with the same meaning
“consume”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 費 mean in Japanese?
費 means expense, cost, spend, consume, waste.
How do you read 費?
On'yomi: ヒ (HI). Kun'yomi: つい.やす、つい.える (tsuiyasu, tsuieru).
How many strokes does 費 have?
費 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 貝 (shell).
Is 費 a good kanji for a tattoo?
費 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means expense, cost, spend, consume, waste. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.