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笛
“flute / whistle” in Japanese is 笛, read teki, fue (てき, ふえ). It is a Grade 3 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 3 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 口笛 (whistling).
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What does 笛 mean?
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笛をふく。
ふえをふく。Play the flute.
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Full details, readings & example
| Kanji | 笛 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | flute / whistle |
| Readings | てき, ふえ |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
| Example | 口笛 (whistling) |
How to read 笛
笛 is read teki (てき) or fue (ふえ) depending on the word.
Words with 笛
- 口笛
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Updated: 2026-08-28