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鼻
鼻 (readings: び, はな; Japanese kanji) means “nose”. It is a Grade 3 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 3 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 鼻血 (nosebleed).
What does 鼻 mean?
| Kanji | 鼻 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | nose |
| Readings | び, はな |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 鼻
鼻 is read び or はな depending on the word.
Example words with 鼻
| Example | 鼻血 (nosebleed) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14