How to say 'Wall' or 'Fence' in Japanese | 塀

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The Japanese word for Wall or Fence is 'Hei', written as 塀 in Japanese.'Wall' or 'Fence' in hiragana is へい.

word

塀

Meaning

Wall, Fence

Reading

へい

hei

Kanji

塀Wall, Fence

Explanation

The Japanese noun '塀 (へい)' refers to a fence or wall, typically used to enclose or divide spaces. It is commonly seen around properties, gardens, or buildings. The word can describe both low fences and tall walls, depending on the context. For example: The house is surrounded by a high wall「その家は高い塀に囲まれている」(そのいえはたかいへいにかこまれている). There is a wooden fence around the garden「庭の周りに木の塀がある」(にわのまわりにきのへいがある). Note that '塀' often implies a man-made structure, distinguishing it from natural barriers.

Part Of Speech

noun

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

6979

Composition

kanji

Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 塀

This word contains 1 kanji character:

kanji

塀

Meaning

Wall, Fence

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