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笛
笛 (readings: てき, ふえ; Japanese kanji) means “flute / whistle”. It is a Grade 3 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 3 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 口笛 (whistling).
What does 笛 mean?
| Kanji | 笛 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | flute / whistle |
| Readings | てき, ふえ |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 笛
笛 is read てき or ふえ depending on the word.
Example words with 笛
| Example | 口笛 (whistling) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14