Precious in Japanese
"precious" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "precious". The most common choice is shown first.
Top pick
precious, value, prize, esteem, honor
Reading: ki
12 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of phonetic and shell. Expensive shell.
What it carries
Precious, noble, valuable. Represents high value.
Related kanji for "precious"
precious
son · elegant
Composed of chief and measure. Revering chief with measure.
precious stone(also: gem, lapis lazuli)
ryuu · beautiful, nature
Combines 'jade' (王) with 'flow' (流), referring to flowing beautiful gems or Ryukyu. Carries the radiance of southern islands.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for precious?
The most common kanji for "precious" is 貴, read as ki. It means precious, value, prize. Related kanji: 尊 (precious), 琉 (precious stone).
How many strokes does 貴 have?
貴 has 12 strokes.