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啓
On'yomi
ケイ
KEI
Kun'yomi
ひら.く・さと.す
hiraku / satosu
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
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; this will just be a short note
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
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?
Yes. 啓 (disclose, open, say) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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