Kanji · N1

/ marrow

Kanji for marrow, pith, or essence.

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Readings

TypeReadingNotes
On (音)ズイSino-Japanese readings — common in compounds.
Kun (訓)Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana.
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Meaning

髄 carries the meaning marrow, pith, or essence.

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Common compounds with 髄

こつずいbone marrow / medulla
せきずいspinal cord
しんずいessence / quintessence / spirit
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