美 means Beauty
In Japan we use the character “美(び-bi)” for the English word “Beauty”.
Usually this kanji is used with other kanji to form popularly used words such as “美人(びじん-bijin)”,”美女(びじょ-bijo)”, “美声(びせい-bisei)” or “美術(びじゅつ-bijutsu)”. The word “美人” means Beautiful person (most of the time we use for female), “美女” means beautiful lady, “美声” means good voice and “美術” means art.
And also we use this letter like following example; “美しい花(うつくしいはな-utsukushiihana)”. “美しい” means beautiful and “花” means flower. In this case we pronounce the letter “美” as “utsuku (shii)” (not “bi”).
美人 means Beautiful Person
美女 means Beautiful Lady
美声 means Good Voice
美術 means Art
美しい花 means Beautiful Flower
Kanji Stroke Order for 美
Stroke Order for 美
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