“Knee” or “Lap” in Japanese kanji, and the Stroke Order and Meanings of Kanji “膝”
Japanese Jouyou-kanji “膝” means “Knee” or “Lap” etc.
Jouyou Kanji “膝”
Jouyou Kanji “膝” Stroke Order
Stroke # |
15 Strokes |
On-Yomi |
しつ(shitsu) |
Kun-Yomi |
ひざ(hiza) |
Meanings |
Knee, Lap |
Kanji words which contain Kanji “膝”, and their meanings
Words |
Meanings |
膝下(しっか-shi kka) |
① Below the knee, ② Living with parents |
膝行(しっこう-shi kko u) |
Moving forward by sliding on one’s knees (in the presence of high-ranking individuals) |
膝頭(ひざがしら-hi za ga shi ra) |
Kneecap |
膝栗毛(ひざくりげ-hi za ku ri ge) |
Traveling on foot, Journeying on foot, Hiking, Riding on shank’s pony |
膝小僧(ひざこぞう-hi za ko zo u) |
Kneecap |
膝詰め談判(ひざづめだんぱん-hi za du me da n pa n) |
Direct negotiations, Pressing a demand with a face-to-face talk |
膝枕(ひざまくら-hi za ma ku ra) |
Laying one’s head in someone’s lap, Using someone’s lap for a pillow |
膝元(ひざもと-hi za mo to) |
① Near one’s knees, ② One’s immediate vicinity |
膝を屈す(ひざをくっす-hi za wo ku ssu) |
① Bend one’s knees, ② To admit one’s loss and follow other |
膝を抱く(ひざをだく-hi za wo da ku) |
To hug one’s knees, To be lonely |
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