“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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