Kanji

Jōyō kanji, Taught in junior high

2320 of 2500 most used kanji in newspapers

Stroke count: 15

Meaning: knee, lap

Kunyomi: ひざ

Onyomi: シツ

Composition:

Radical

Radical:

Meaning: meat

Examples

Onyomi Examples

窩静脈 シツカジョウミャク popliteal vein

窩動脈 シツカドウミャク popliteal artery

Kunyomi Examples

ひざ knee, lap, knee and thigh (while sitting)

ひざうえ above the knee

りょうひざ both knees

突き つきひざ knee touch down, posture with knees and toes on the floor