哉
how · what · alas · question mark · exclamation mark
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of phonetic and mouth. Exclamation.
Symbolism
Exclamation, indeed, alas. Represents exclamation.
Poetry
雲雀より空にやすらふ峠哉
Higher than the lark, resting in the sky — this mountain pass.
雪とけて村一ぱいの子ども哉
The snow melts, and the village fills to the brim with children.
Related Figures & Stories
本因坊秀哉
Name contains 哉
Hon'inbō Shūsai is the professional name of Hoju Tamura, also known as Yasuhisa Tamura , who was a Japanese professional Go player.
WikipediaOther kanji with the same meaning
“question mark”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 哉 mean in Japanese?
哉 means how, what, alas, question mark, exclamation mark.
How do you read 哉?
On'yomi: サイ (SAI). Kun'yomi: かな、や (kana, ya).
How many strokes does 哉 have?
哉 has 9 strokes. Its radical is 口 (mouth).
Is 哉 a good kanji for a tattoo?
哉 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means how, what, alas, question mark, exclamation mark. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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