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What is the Kanji for 'Thin'? | 痩

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Thin', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Thin' is 痩.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Thin

    Reading

    kunyomi

    ya

    onyomiそう

    sou

    Parts

    Sick Report Again

    Example Word

    痩せる: lose weight. The Japanese verb '痩せる (やせる)' means 'to lose weight' or 'to become thin'. It is used to describe the process of reducing body weight or becoming slimmer. This verb can be used in various contexts, such as describing someone's physical appearance or health. For example: I want to lose weight「痩せたい」(やせたい). She has lost weight recently「彼女は最近痩せた」(かのじょはさいきんやせた). It's important to note that this verb is often used in a neutral or positive context, but it can also imply concern if someone loses too much weight.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    12

    Grade

    10

    Frequency

    1509

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 3 parts:

    radical

    Meaning

    Sick

    kanji

    Meaning

    Report

    kanji

    Meaning

    Again

Words Using

This kanji is used in 1 word:

    word

    痩せる

    Meaning

    Lose weight

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 14 kanji contain the part 疒 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Illness

    kanji

    Meaning

    Tire, Exhausted

    kanji

    Meaning

    Pain

    kanji

    Meaning

    Cure, Heal

    kanji

    Meaning

    Symptom

    kanji

    Meaning

    Habit

    kanji

    Meaning

    Heal, Healing

    kanji

    Meaning

    Epidemic

    kanji

    Meaning

    Stupid

    kanji

    Meaning

    Rapidly, Disease

    kanji

    Meaning

    Diarrhea, Diarrhoea

    kanji

    Meaning

    Smallpox, Pox

    kanji

    Meaning

    Swelling, Carbuncle

    kanji

    Meaning

    Mark, Foot print

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 4 kanji contain the part 申 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Car

    kanji

    Meaning

    God

    kanji

    Meaning

    Stretch

    kanji

    Meaning

    Belt, Gentleman

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 19 kanji contain the part 又 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Friend

    kanji

    Meaning

    Lie down, Go to sleep

    kanji

    Meaning

    Degrees, Times

    kanji

    Meaning

    Accept

    kanji

    Meaning

    Take

    kanji

    Meaning

    Branch, Support

    kanji

    Meaning

    Anti

    kanji

    Meaning

    Ritual

    kanji

    Meaning

    Obtain

    kanji

    Meaning

    Clamor, Boisterous

    kanji

    Meaning

    Invade

    kanji

    Meaning

    Skin

    kanji

    Meaning

    Search

    kanji

    Meaning

    Soak, Immersed

    kanji

    Meaning

    One of a pair, Ship counter

    kanji

    Meaning

    Both, Pair

    kanji

    Meaning

    Describe, Confer

    kanji

    Meaning

    Uncle, Younger sibling of parent

    kanji

    Meaning

    Servant, Dude

Learn the Kanji

Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.

What does 痩 mean?

痩 means 'Thin'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Senior Highschool, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.