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Cultural Context
Etymology
Shape of person wearing armor. Coming between.
Symbolism
Mediation, care, introduction. Represents standing between.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Fish swimming
Component Breakdown
person + 丿 + 丨
Words & Expressions
Words written with 介
Four-Character Compounds
狷介固陋
けんかいころう
stubbornly sticking to old ways; narrow-mindedly rejecting other people's views
狷介不羈
けんかいふき
stubbornly sticking to one's own convictions; being stubbornly independent
狷介孤高
けんかいここう
stubborn and aloof
Proverbs & Idioms
介護の手を借りる
かいごのてをかりる
To receive care
To accept help in caregiving
Related Figures & Stories
蔣介石
Name contains 介
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Name contains 介
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Name contains 介
Baron Ōtori Keisuke was a Japanese military leader and diplomat.
WikipediaOther kanji with the same meaning
“shellfish”
“mediate”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 介 mean in Japanese?
介 means jammed in, shellfish, mediate, concern oneself with.
How do you read 介?
On'yomi: カイ (KAI).
How many strokes does 介 have?
介 has 4 strokes. Its radical is 人 (person).
Is 介 a good kanji for a tattoo?
介 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means jammed in, shellfish, mediate, concern oneself with. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.