# 笛 — Flute

Frequency rank 1857 / 2,608 in published Japanese.

Rarer in this ranking, but still part of the 2,608-character published set.

More common than 符 (Token), less common than 朴 (Simple).

- On’yomi: てき
- Kun’yomi: ふえ
- Radical: 竹 Bamboo (Kangxi 118)
- Frequency path: Level XV of XX

Bamboo on top sits over reason below — bamboo tubes with holes cut for reason create a hollow flute that plays sweet music.

In words:

- 笛 ふえ — flute,pipe

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