企

On'yomi

キ

Kun'yomi

くわだ.てる・たくら.む

kuwadateru / takuramu

undertake · scheme · design · attempt · plan

wisdom

Details

Strokes6

Frequency#278

Radical人person(2)

Stroke Order

Strokes6

Cultural Context

Etymology

Shape of person on tiptoes. Planning something.

Symbolism

Enterprise, project, plan. Represents intention toward goal.

Component Breakdown

企=

人止

person + stop

Words & Expressions

Words written with 企

企みたくらみplot

企むたくらむinvent

企画きかくplanning

企業きぎょうenterprise

企業家きぎょうかentrepreneur

大企業だいきぎょうlarge company

Proverbs & Idioms

企み多ければ窮す

くわだておおければきゅうす

Too many schemes lead to failure

Over-planning can result in deadlock

Other kanji with the same meaning

“undertake”

遣dispatch How they differ →

“scheme”

策scheme 計plot 測fathom 謀conspire How they differ →

“design”

柄design 綾design 章badge 巴comma-design 絢brilliant fabric design How they differ →

Similar Kanji

会6 件6 任6 伝6 休6 伊6 仲6 仮6

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 企 mean in Japanese?

企 means undertake, scheme, design, attempt, plan.

How do you read 企?

On'yomi: キ (KI). Kun'yomi: くわだ.てる、たくら.む (kuwadateru, takuramu).

How many strokes does 企 have?

企 has 6 strokes. Its radical is 人 (person).

Is 企 a good kanji for a tattoo?

企 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means undertake, scheme, design, attempt, plan. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.

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