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倹
On'yomi
ケン
KEN
Kun'yomi
つま.しい・つづまやか
tsumashii / tsuzumayaka
frugal · economy · thrifty
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Strokes10
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of person and all. Person being frugal.
Symbolism
Thrift, economy, simple. Represents eliminating waste.
Component Breakdown
倹=
亻㑒
person + 㑒
Words & Expressions
Words written with 倹
倹約けんやくthrift
Four-Character Compounds
勤倹力行
きんけんりっこう
work hard and practice frugality
質素倹約
しっそけんやく
(practice of) simplicity and frugality; scrimping and saving
Proverbs & Idioms
倹約は美徳
けんやくはびとく
Frugality is a virtue
Being economical is admirable
Other kanji with the same meaning
“frugal”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 倹 mean in Japanese?
倹 means frugal, economy, thrifty.
How do you read 倹?
On'yomi: ケン (KEN). Kun'yomi: つま.しい、つづまやか (tsumashii, tsuzumayaka).
How many strokes does 倹 have?
倹 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 人 (person).
Is 倹 a good kanji for a tattoo?
倹 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means frugal, economy, thrifty. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.