Kanji

What does the kanji 弊 mean?

弊 means malpractice, evil, harm; corruption. On'yomi ヘイ.

Quick facts
On'yomi	ヘイ
Strokes	15
Main radical	廾
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)	N1

弊On'yomi ヘイ

N1 · estimated, JLPT framework15 strokes

malpractice, evil, harm; corruption

Memory hook

The worn-out (敝) thing still clutched by two hands (廾) — EVIL PRACTICE, ABUSE.

Main radical

廾two hands lifting 3 strokes

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