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餌
On'yomi
ジ・ニ
JI / NI
Kun'yomi
え・えば・えさ・もち
e / eba / esa / mochi
food · bait · prey · tempting profit
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes14
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of food and ear. Food like ear.
Symbolism
Bait, temptation, lure. Represents attracting with food.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Enjoying food
Component Breakdown
餌=
飠耳
food + ear
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
餌食になる
えじきになる
To become prey
To fall victim to something
Anime & Manga
八雲さんは餌づけがしたい。
Beauty and the Feast
A well-known work with 餌 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 餌 mean in Japanese?
餌 means food, bait, prey, tempting profit.
How do you read 餌?
On'yomi: ジ、ニ (JI, NI). Kun'yomi: え、えば、えさ、もち (e, eba, esa, mochi).
How many strokes does 餌 have?
餌 has 14 strokes. Its radical is 食 (eat).
Is 餌 a good kanji for a tattoo?
餌 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means food, bait, prey, tempting profit. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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