Japanese Kanji

hi

despise · lowly · base

Jinmeiyō variant · 8 strokes

Readings

  • ONhi
  • KUNいや.しむiya
  • KUNいや.しいiya

Meaning

Despise, lowly, base, vulgar.

卑 is a Jinmeiyō variant — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 8 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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