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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of person and righteousness. Proper manners of person.
Symbolism
Ceremony, etiquette, manners. Represents formal events.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Following rules
Component Breakdown
person + 義
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
他人行儀
たにんぎょうぎ
standing on formality; in a reserved manner; treating a friend as a stranger
行儀作法
ぎょうぎさほう
etiquette; good manners
Proverbs & Idioms
儀式は心を形にする
ぎしきはこころをかたちにする
Ceremonies give form to the heart
Rituals express inner feelings in tangible ways
Related Figures & Stories
陳儀
Name contains 儀
Chen Yi and later Gongqia , sobriquet Tuisu ; May 3, 1883 – June 18, 1950) was a Chinese military officer and politician who served as the chief…
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 儀 mean in Japanese?
儀 means ceremony, rule, affair, case, a matter.
How do you read 儀?
On'yomi: ギ (GI).
How many strokes does 儀 have?
儀 has 15 strokes. Its radical is 人 (person).
Is 儀 a good kanji for a tattoo?
儀 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means ceremony, rule, affair, case, a matter. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.