依
reliant · depend on · consequently · therefore · due to
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of person and clothes. Person relying on clothes.
Symbolism
Dependence, request, lean on. Represents reliance and trust in others.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Accepting a request
Component Breakdown
person + clothes
Words & Expressions
Words written with 依
Four-Character Compounds
依怙贔屓
えこひいき
favoritism; favouritism; partiality
旧態依然
きゅうたいいぜん
remaining unchanged (from the old state of things); none the better for the change (if at all)
Proverbs & Idioms
依然として
いぜんとして
As before
Remaining unchanged from the past
Other kanji with the same meaning
“depend on”
“consequently”
“therefore”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 依 mean in Japanese?
依 means reliant, depend on, consequently, therefore, due to.
How do you read 依?
On'yomi: イ、エ (I, E). Kun'yomi: よ.る (yoru).
How many strokes does 依 have?
依 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 人 (person).
Is 依 a good kanji for a tattoo?
依 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means reliant, depend on, consequently, therefore, due to. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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