Kanji

What does the kanji 鼻 mean?

鼻 means nose. On'yomi ビ. Kun'yomi はな.

Quick facts
On'yomiビ
Kun'yomiはな
Strokes14
Main radical鼻
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N2
On'yomi ビKun'yomi はな
N2 · estimated, JLPT framework14 strokes

nose

Memory hook

The self (自) jutting from the middle of the face with two holes below — NOSE.

Main radical

鼻nose 14 strokes

Stroke order · 14 strokes

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Common words

  • 鼻はなnose
  • 耳鼻科じびかENT (ear, nose, and throat) department

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Data sources and licences

English meanings, On/Kun readings, stroke counts: KANJIDIC2 — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Components: KRADFILE (EDRDG). Stroke order: KanjiVG (Ulrich Apel), licensed CC BY-SA 3.0. Mnemonics written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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