What does 血 mean in Japanese?
血 means “blood” in Japanese. You will often see it in practical words such as 血 (blood), 血液 (blood), and 鼻血 (nosebleed).
For learners, the key is to study 血 through real vocabulary. The examples below show how the kanji works in words, sentences, and related kanji.
Reading
On’yomi: ケツ (ketsu)
Kun’yomi: ち (chi)
Basic Information
| Kanji | 血 |
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How to Understand This Kanji
血 is not limited to one English translation. In 血 (ち), it means blood; in 血液 (けつえき), it points to blood; and in 鼻血 (はなぢ), it is used for nosebleed. Reading these compounds side by side helps you understand the range of the kanji.
Common Words
- 血（ち / chi） — blood
- 血液（けつえき / ketsueki） — blood
- 鼻血（はなぢ / hanaji） — nosebleed
- 出血（しゅっけつ / shukketsu） — bleeding
- 血圧（けつあつ / ketsuatsu） — blood pressure
- 血色（けっしょく / kesshoku） — complexion
Example Sentences
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指から少し血が出ました。
ゆびからすこしちがでました。 / Yubi kara sukoshi chi ga demashita.
A little blood came from my finger.
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血液検査を受けました。
けつえきけんさをうけました。 / Ketsueki kensa o ukemashita.
I had a blood test.
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母と私は同じ血液型です。
ははとわたしはおなじけつえきがたです。 / Haha to watashi wa onaji ketsuekigata desu.
My mother and I have the same blood type.
When Learners Usually See This Kanji
Start with 血 (ち / chi) because it keeps the core meaning of 血 clear. Then add 血液 and 鼻血 to see how the reading and meaning shift in real vocabulary. Do not memorize 血 as a single English word; connect it to actual words and example sentences.
Summary
血 means “blood” and appears in useful Japanese words such as 血, 血液, and 鼻血.