Kanji: 痢 (Ri) - Diarrhea
The Japanese kanji 痢 (ri) specifically means "diarrhea" or "loose bowels." It is a medical term used to describe digestive system disorders. The character combines 疒 (sickness) and 利 (benefit), though the latter primarily provides phonetic value.
Stroke Order & Writing:
Begin with the sickness radical 疒: dot, horizontal, left slant, then two internal dots
Write the right component 利: start with the horizontal, vertical, left slash, then right-side 刂
Common Vocabulary & Usage:
下痢 (geri): Diarrhea
"食中毒で下痢になった" (I got diarrhea from food poisoning)痢疾 (rishitsu): Dysentery
"痢疾の感染が広がっている" (Dysentery infection is spreading)赤痢 (sekiri): Bacillary dysentery
"赤痢の予防には衛生管理が重要だ" (Hygiene control is crucial for dysentery prevention)
This kanji is essential for medical contexts and health-related conversations, particularly when discussing digestive system disorders and symptoms.