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骸
On'yomi
ガイ・カイ
GAI / KAI
Kun'yomi
むくろ
mukuro
bone · body · corpse
Details
Strokes16
Radical骨bone(10)
Stroke Order
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Strokes16
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of bone and boar. Remains of bones.
Symbolism
Corpse, skeleton, remains. Represents body after death.
Component Breakdown
骸=
骨亥
骨 + 亥
Words & Expressions
Words written with 骸
Four-Character Compounds
骸を晒す
むくろをさらす
To expose one's remains; To leave a corpse unburied; or to be publicly humiliated
Anime & Manga
骸骨騎士様、只今異世界へお出掛け中
Skeleton Knight in Another World
A well-known work with 骸 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 骸 mean in Japanese?
骸 means bone, body, corpse.
How do you read 骸?
On'yomi: ガイ、カイ (GAI, KAI). Kun'yomi: むくろ (mukuro).
How many strokes does 骸 have?
骸 has 16 strokes. Its radical is 骨 (bone).
Is 骸 a good kanji for a tattoo?
骸 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means bone, body, corpse. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.