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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of fodder and bird. Small bird.
Symbolism
Doll, chick, young. Represents Doll Festival.
Component Breakdown
芻 + 隹
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
臥竜鳳雛
がりょうほうすう
gifted young person who shows much promise; unrecognized genius; great person whose talent is hidden under a bushel
伏竜鳳雛
ふくりょうほうすう
gifted young person who shows much promise; unrecognized genius; great person whose talent is hidden under a bushel
Anime & Manga
ふつつかな悪女ではございますが ~雛宮蝶鼠とりかえ伝~
Though I Am an Inept Villainess
A well-known work with 雛 in its Japanese title.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 雛 mean in Japanese?
雛 means chick, squab, duckling, doll.
How do you read 雛?
On'yomi: スウ、ス、ジュ (SUU, SU, JU). Kun'yomi: ひな、ひよこ (hina, hiyoko).
How many strokes does 雛 have?
雛 has 18 strokes. Its radical is 隹 (short-tailed bird).
Is 雛 a good kanji for a tattoo?
雛 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means chick, squab, duckling, doll. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.