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Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
person + 圭
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of person and jewel. Excellent person.
Symbolism
Fine work, beautiful, excellent. Represents beauty and excellence.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — On an auspicious day
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
佳人薄命
かじんはくめい
beauties die young; beauty and luck seldom go together; beauties die young
才子佳人
さいしかじん
talented man and a beautiful woman; well-matched pair; wit and beauty; talented man and a beautiful woman
珍味佳肴
ちんみかこう
rare delicacies; rare treat; rare delicacies
美酒佳肴
びしゅかこう
fine wines and prized delicacies; fine wines and prized delicacies
美味佳肴
びみかこう
delicacies; epicurean dishes; delicacies
Proverbs & Idioms
佳境に入る
かきょうにはいる
To reach the climax
To enter the most interesting part
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 佳 mean in Japanese?
佳 means excellent, beautiful, good, pleasing, skilled.
How do you read 佳?
On'yomi: カ (KA).
How many strokes does 佳 have?
佳 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 人 (person).
Is 佳 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 佳 (excellent, beautiful, good, pleasing, skilled) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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