垣
hedge · fence · wall
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of earth and span. Fence made of earth.
Symbolism
Fence, boundary, protection. Represents partition.
Component Breakdown
earth + 亘
Words & Expressions
Words written with 垣
Proverbs & Idioms
垣根を越える
かきねをこえる
To cross over the fence
To transcend boundaries and differences to connect with others
Related Figures & Stories
板垣退助
Name contains 垣
Count Itagaki Taisuke was a Japanese samurai, politician, and leader of the Freedom and People's Rights Movement , which evolved into Japan's first…
Wikipedia大田垣蓮月
Name contains 垣
Ōtagaki Rengetsu was a Buddhist nun who is widely regarded to have been one of the greatest Japanese poets of the 19th century.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 垣 mean in Japanese?
垣 means hedge, fence, wall.
How do you read 垣?
On'yomi: エン (EN). Kun'yomi: かき (kaki).
How many strokes does 垣 have?
垣 has 9 strokes. Its radical is 土 (earth).
Is 垣 a good kanji for a tattoo?
垣 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means hedge, fence, wall. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.