飼
domesticate · raise · keep · feed
Details
Stroke Order
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of food and administer. Administering food.
Symbolism
Raise, keep, feed. Represents raising.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Cat relaxing
Component Breakdown
food + 司
Words & Expressions
Words written with 飼
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
Anime & Manga
悪役令嬢なのでラスボスを飼ってみました
I'm the Villainess, So I'm Taming the Final Boss
A well-known work with 飼 in its Japanese title.
ミイラの飼い方
How to Keep a Mummy
A well-known work with 飼 in its Japanese title.
みーちゃんは飼われたい
Mii-chan Wants to Be Kept
A well-known work with 飼 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
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?
飼 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means domesticate, raise, keep, feed. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.