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魅

On'yomi
ミ
MI

fascination · charm · bewitch

Details

Strokes15
Frequency#1206
Radical鬼ghost(10)

Stroke Order

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Strokes15

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of demon and not yet. Not yet demon.

Symbolism

Charm, fascination, captivate. Represents charm.

Component Breakdown

魅=
鬼未

demon + 未

Words & Expressions

Words written with 魅

魅力みりょくglamor
魅了みりょうenthrall
魅惑みわくcaptivation
魅力的みりょくてきcharming

Four-Character Compounds

魑魅魍魎

ちみもうりょう

evil spirits of rivers and mountains

Other kanji with the same meaning

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 魅 mean in Japanese?

魅 means fascination, charm, bewitch.

How do you read 魅?

On'yomi: ミ (MI).

How many strokes does 魅 have?

魅 has 15 strokes. Its radical is 鬼 (ghost).

Is 魅 a good kanji for a tattoo?

魅 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means fascination, charm, bewitch. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.

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