啓
disclose · open · say
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of door, strike, and mouth. Teaching by opening door.
Symbolism
Enlighten, revelation, open. Represents teaching.
Words & Expressions
Words written with 啓
Four-Character Compounds
一筆啓上
いっぴつけいじょう
this will just be a short note; I'm writing to tell you
Proverbs & Idioms
啓蒙は灯をともす
けいもうはひをともす
Enlightenment lights a lamp
Spreading knowledge brings illumination
Anime & Manga
青の祓魔師 島根啓明結社篇
Blue Exorcist -Shimane Illuminati Saga-
A well-known work with 啓 in its Japanese title.
拝啓…殺し屋さんと結婚しました
My Lovey-Dovey Wife is a Stone Cold Killer
A well-known work with 啓 in its Japanese title.
Related Figures & Stories
梁啓超
Name contains 啓
Liang Qichao was a Chinese politician, social and political activist, journalist, and intellectual.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 啓 mean in Japanese?
啓 means disclose, open, say.
How do you read 啓?
On'yomi: ケイ (KEI). Kun'yomi: ひら.く、さと.す (hiraku, satosu).
How many strokes does 啓 have?
啓 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 口 (mouth).
Is 啓 a good kanji for a tattoo?
啓 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means disclose, open, say. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.