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只
On'yomi
シ
SHI
Kun'yomi
ただ
tada
only · free · in addition
Details
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of mouth and eight. Just mouth.
Symbolism
Only, now, free. Represents only.
Component Breakdown
只=
口八
mouth + 八
Words & Expressions
Words written with 只
只今ただいまin a minute
Four-Character Compounds
只管打坐
しかんたざ
shikantaza; meditation practice where one stays intensely focused without focusing on any particular object
Anime & Manga
骸骨騎士様、只今異世界へお出掛け中
Skeleton Knight in Another World
A well-known work with 只 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 只 mean in Japanese?
只 means only, free, in addition.
How do you read 只?
On'yomi: シ (SHI). Kun'yomi: ただ (tada).
How many strokes does 只 have?
只 has 5 strokes. Its radical is 口 (mouth).
Is 只 a good kanji for a tattoo?
只 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means only, free, in addition. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.