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卑

卑 — lowly, base, vile

Learn the correct stroke order for 卑 (lowly), a 9-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school9 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 9
On'yomi (音読み)ヒhi
Kun'yomi (訓読み)いや.しいiyashii、いや.しむiyashimu、いや.しめるiyashimeru
Strokes9
Radical十
Frequency#2003
Meaningslowly, base, vile, vulgar, despise

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

卑屈ひくつservile; subservient; obsequiousna-adjective
卑劣ひれつmean; contemptible; despicablena-adjective
卑しいいやしいlowborn; humble; lowlyi-adjective
男尊女卑だんそんじょひmale domination of women; male chauvinism; subjection of womennoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 卑 (lowly) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 9 strokes with radical 十.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 卑 is #2003, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

卑屈ひくつ — servile; subservient; obsequious
卑劣ひれつ — mean; contemptible; despicable
卑しいいやしい — lowborn; humble; lowly

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 卑 have?

The kanji 卑 (lowly) has 9 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 卑?

卑 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 卑 mean?

卑 means: lowly, base, vile, vulgar, despise. On'yomi readings: ヒ. Kun'yomi readings: いや.しい, いや.しむ, いや.しめる.

What JLPT level is 卑?

卑 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.