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雌
On'yomi
シ
SHI
Kun'yomi
め-・めす・めん
me / mesu / men
feminine · female
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes14
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of female and bird. Female bird.
Symbolism
Male and female, female, hen. Represents female.
Component Breakdown
雌=
此隹
此 + 隹
Words & Expressions
Words written with 雌
雌雄しゆうtwo sexes
雌花めばなfemale flower
Four-Character Compounds
雌伏雄飛
しふくゆうひ
biding one's time building up strength till finally grasping an opportunity to launch out and flourish
雌伏の時
しふくのとき
A time of lying low; A period of building strength while waiting for opportunity
Other kanji with the same meaning
“female”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 雌 mean in Japanese?
雌 means feminine, female.
How do you read 雌?
On'yomi: シ (SHI). Kun'yomi: め-、めす、めん (me, mesu, men).
How many strokes does 雌 have?
雌 has 14 strokes. Its radical is 隹 (short-tailed bird).
Is 雌 a good kanji for a tattoo?
雌 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means feminine, female. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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