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賠

On'yomi
バイ
BAI

compensation · indemnify

Details

Strokes15
Frequency#1243
Radical貝shell(7)
Old Form賠

Stroke Order

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Strokes15

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of shell and phonetic. Compensating with shell.

Symbolism

Compensation, reparation, indemnity. Represents compensating.

Component Breakdown

賠=
貝咅

shell + 咅

Words & Expressions

Words written with 賠

賠償ばいしょうreparations
賠償金ばいしょうきんindemnities
損害賠償そんがいばいしょうdamages

Proverbs & Idioms

賠償責任を負う

ばいしょうせきにんをおう

Bear liability for damages

Be obligated to compensate for harm

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 賠 mean in Japanese?

賠 means compensation, indemnify.

How do you read 賠?

On'yomi: バイ (BAI).

How many strokes does 賠 have?

賠 has 15 strokes. Its radical is 貝 (shell).

Is 賠 a good kanji for a tattoo?

賠 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means compensation, indemnify. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.