Quick answer
鼻 is the kanji for "Nose". A common reading is はな (hana). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Nose
Also : Snout
Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Memory Aid
The kanji 鼻 represents 'NOSE'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of nose.
On-reading: び — remember this sound by associating it with nose. Kun-reading: はな.
Example Sentences
花粉症の季節は鼻がつまって、勉強に集中できません。
かふんしょうのきせつははながつまって、べんきょうにしゅうちゅうできません。
During hay fever season my nose is stuffed up and I can't concentrate on studying.
いい匂いが鼻をくすぐって、思わずお腹が鳴ってしまいました。
いいにおいがはなをくすぐって、おもわずおなかがなってしまいました。
A nice smell tickled my nose and my stomach growled involuntarily.
Vocabulary using 鼻
Learn 鼻 with Spaced Repetition
InitialJ uses scientifically proven SRS to help you memorize kanji and vocabulary for the JLPT. N5 is free forever; no credit card required.