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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of hill and phonetic. Hill steps.
Symbolism
Majesty, emperor, stairs. Represents majesty.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Aiming high
Component Breakdown
陛=
阝坒
hill + 坒
Words & Expressions
Words written with 陛
陛下へいかher majesty
天皇陛下てんのうへいかhis majesty the emperor
Anime & Manga
やり直し令嬢は竜帝陛下を攻略中
The Do-Over Damsel Conquers the Dragon Emperor
A well-known work with 陛 in its Japanese title.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 陛 mean in Japanese?
陛 means highness, steps (of throne).
How do you read 陛?
On'yomi: ヘイ (HEI).
How many strokes does 陛 have?
陛 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 阜 (mound).
Is 陛 a good kanji for a tattoo?
陛 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means highness, steps (of throne). Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.