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鼻

nose

JLPT N2 Grade 3 14 strokes
Kun'yomi
はな
On'yomi
ビ

鼻 means "nose". It is a JLPT N2 kanji written in 14 strokes. It is read はな in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and ビ in compounds (on'yomi). Japanese schoolchildren learn it in grade 3.

Example word

鼻はな

nose

Stroke order & writing

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鼻 in example sentences

  • をで。

    Hana o kande.

    Blow your nose.

  • が。

    Hana ga tsumetai.

    My nose is cold.

  • がます。

    Hanamizu ga demasu.

    I have a runny nose.

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Words that use 鼻

Common questions

What does the kanji 鼻 mean?
鼻 means "nose". It is a JLPT N2 kanji.
How many strokes does 鼻 have?
鼻 is written in 14 strokes.
How is 鼻 read?
It is read はな in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and ビ in compounds (on'yomi).
What JLPT level is 鼻?
鼻 is a JLPT N2 kanji.
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