以
by means of · because · in view of · compared with
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Stroke Order
Cultural Context
Etymology
Shape of person holding something. Using, from.
Symbolism
Means, starting point, reason. Indicates standards in 'above' and 'below'.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Heart-to-heart communication
Words & Expressions
Words written with 以
Four-Character Compounds
以心伝心
いしんでんしん
telepathy; tacit understanding; thought transference
以毒制毒
いどくせいどく
using poisonous medication to control poison; fighting evil with evil; fighting fire with fire
開闢以来
かいびゃくいらい
since the beginning of the world; since the dawn of history
以夷制夷
いいせいい
controlling foreigners by foreigners; playing one barbarian state against another
Anime & Manga
夫婦以上、恋人未満。
More than a Married Couple, but Not Lovers.
A well-known work with 以 in its Japanese title.
勘違いの工房主～英雄パーティの元雑用係が、実は戦闘以外がSSSランクだったというよくある話～
The Unaware Atelier Meister
A well-known work with 以 in its Japanese title.
転生したらドラゴンの卵だった ~最強以外目指さねぇ~
Reincarnated as a Dragon Hatchling
A well-known work with 以 in its Japanese title.
俺以外誰も採取できない素材なのに「素材採取率が低い」とパワハラする幼馴染錬金術師と絶縁した専属魔導士、辺境の町でスローライフを送りたい。
Ore Igai Dare mo Saishu Dekinai Sozai nano ni "Sozai Saishuritsu ga Hikui" to Pawahara Suru Osananajimi Renkinjutsushi to Zetsuen Shita Senzoku Madoushi, Henkyou no Machi de Slow Life wo Okuritai.
A well-known work with 以 in its Japanese title.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 以 mean in Japanese?
以 means by means of, because, in view of, compared with.
How do you read 以?
On'yomi: イ (I). Kun'yomi: もっ.て (motte).
How many strokes does 以 have?
以 has 5 strokes. Its radical is 人 (person).
Is 以 a good kanji for a tattoo?
以 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means by means of, because, in view of, compared with. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.