Quick answer
血 is the kanji for "Blood". A common reading is ち (chi). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Blood
Also : Lineage · Bloodline
Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Memory Aid
The kanji 血 represents 'BLOOD'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of blood.
On-reading: けつ — remember this sound by associating it with blood. Kun-reading: ち.
Example Sentences
採血の結果を聞きに、病院に行きました。
さいけつのけっかをききに、びょういんにいきました。
I went to the hospital to hear the blood test results.
血のつながりより、心のつながりが大切だと思います。
ちのつながりより、こころのつながりがたいせつだとおもいます。
I think connections of the heart are more important than blood connections.
Vocabulary using 血
Learn 血 with Spaced Repetition
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