Date in Japanese
"date" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
Its reading, stroke count, etymology and cultural background.
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period, time, date, term
Reading: ki
12 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of that and moon. Moon's cycle.
What it carries
Period, expectation, time. Represents division of time.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for date?
The most common kanji for "date" is 期, read as ki. It means period, time, date. Related kanji: .
How many strokes does 期 have?
期 has 12 strokes.