Calendar in Japanese
"calendar" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
暦
koyomi
Its reading, stroke count, etymology and cultural background.
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calendar, almanac
Reading: reki
14 strokes
Where it comes from
Combines 'sun' (日) with 'pass' (厤), representing calendars recording the passage of days.
What it carries
Symbolizes calendars, time flow, and seasons. Represents human wisdom managing time and organizing life.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for calendar?
The most common kanji for "calendar" is 暦, read as reki. It means calendar, almanac. Related kanji: .
How many strokes does 暦 have?
暦 has 14 strokes.