373.笛


1. Meaning and Reading

  • flute, pipe
  • Kunyomi : ふえ

2. Kanji Explanation

  • 竹 : bamboo
  • 田 : holes

From the image of a bamboo (竹) pipe instrument with holes (田), meaning ‘flute’.

笛 kanji meaning and mnemonic illustration

3. Example Words

ふえ
flute

Play the flute.