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髄
On'yomi
ズイ
ZUI
marrow · pith · essence
Details
Strokes19
Frequency#1652
Radical骨bone(10)
Stroke Order
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Strokes19
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of bone and phonetic. Inside bone.
Symbolism
Bone marrow, spinal cord, essence. Represents marrow.
Related Culture & Scenes
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Component Breakdown
髄=
骨迶
骨 + 迶
Words & Expressions
Words written with 髄
骨髄こつずいmedulla
脊髄せきずいspinal cord
真髄しんずいquintessence
Proverbs & Idioms
骨の髄まで
ほねのずいまで
To the very marrow
Thoroughly, from the bottom of one's heart
Other kanji with the same meaning
“pith”
“essence”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 髄 mean in Japanese?
髄 means marrow, pith, essence.
How do you read 髄?
On'yomi: ズイ (ZUI).
How many strokes does 髄 have?
髄 has 19 strokes. Its radical is 骨 (bone).
Is 髄 a good kanji for a tattoo?
髄 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means marrow, pith, essence. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.