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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
Component Breakdown
餌=
飠耳
food + ear
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of food and ear. Food like ear.
Symbolism
Bait, temptation, lure. Represents attracting with food.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Enjoying food
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
餌食になる
えじきになる
To become prey
To fall victim to something
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?
Yes. 餌 (food, bait, prey, tempting profit) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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