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仮
On'yomi
カ・ケ
KA / KE
Kun'yomi
かり・かり-
kari / kari
sham · temporary · interim · assumed (name) · informal
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Stroke Order
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Strokes6
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of person and borrow. Person borrowing.
Symbolism
Mask, hypothesis, temporary. Represents non-genuine state.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Wearing a mask
Component Breakdown
仮=
亻反
person + 反
Words & Expressions
Words written with 仮
仮名かなkana
仮面かめんmask
仮装かそうcostume
仮にかりにsupposing
仮定かていassumption
Other kanji with the same meaning
“informal”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 仮 mean in Japanese?
仮 means sham, temporary, interim, assumed (name), informal.
How do you read 仮?
On'yomi: カ、ケ (KA, KE). Kun'yomi: かり、かり- (kari, kari).
How many strokes does 仮 have?
仮 has 6 strokes. Its radical is 人 (person).
Is 仮 a good kanji for a tattoo?
仮 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means sham, temporary, interim, assumed (name), informal. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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