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乞
On'yomi
コツ・キツ・キ・キケ・コチ
KOTSU / KITSU / KI / KIKE / KOCHI
Kun'yomi
こ.う
kou
beg · invite · ask
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Shape of person begging. Begging.
Symbolism
Beggar, mendicant, beg. Represents asking.
Words & Expressions
Words written with 乞
乞食こじきbeggar
Proverbs & Idioms
乞食の断食
こじきのだんじき
A beggar's fast
Giving up what you never had
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 乞 mean in Japanese?
乞 means beg, invite, ask.
How do you read 乞?
On'yomi: コツ、キツ、キ、キケ、コチ (KOTSU, KITSU, KI, KIKE, KOCHI). Kun'yomi: こ.う (kou).
How many strokes does 乞 have?
乞 has 3 strokes. Its radical is 乙 (second).
Is 乞 a good kanji for a tattoo?
乞 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means beg, invite, ask. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.