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On'yomi
SHI
Kun'yomi
か.う
kau

domesticate · raise · keep · feed

Details

Strokes13
Frequency#1392
Radicaleat(9)

Stroke Order

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Strokes13

Component Breakdown

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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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