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弊

JLPT N1 · 15 strokes

The kanji 弊 — “harm; our (humble)”

弊 means harm; our (humble) and is a JLPT N1 kanji. It has 15 strokes and uses the two hands (below) radical (廾).

Stroke order · 15 strokes

On'yomi (音読み): ヘイ
Kun'yomi (訓読み): —
Radical: 廾 · two hands (below)
Strokes: 15

How to remember 弊

The shabbiness of tattered cloth — hence humility. 弊社!! — 'our (humble) company'; the first word of a business email!

Example words with 弊

On'yomi readings

弊社へいしゃour company (humble)
弊害へいがいharmful effect

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