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飼
On'yomi
シ
SHI
Kun'yomi
か.う
kau
domesticate · raise · keep · feed
Details
Stroke Order
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Component Breakdown
飼=
飠司
food + 司
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of food and administer. Administering food.
Symbolism
Raise, keep, feed. Represents raising.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Cat relaxing
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
飼い犬に手を噛まれる
かいいぬにてをかまれる
To be bitten by your own dog
Betrayed by someone you trusted
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 飼 mean in Japanese?
飼 means domesticate, raise, keep, feed.
How do you read 飼?
On'yomi: シ (SHI). Kun'yomi: か.う (kau).
How many strokes does 飼 have?
飼 has 13 strokes. Its radical is 食 (eat).
Is 飼 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 飼 (domesticate, raise, keep, feed) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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