境
boundary · border · region
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of earth and end. End of land.
Symbolism
Boundary, environment, border. Represents division.
Component Breakdown
earth + 竟
Words & Expressions
Words written with 境
Proverbs & Idioms
境遇は人を作る
きょうぐうはひとをつくる
Circumstances shape a person
Environment forms character and abilities
Anime & Manga
境界の彼方
Beyond the Boundary
A well-known work with 境 in its Japanese title.
天国大魔境
Tengoku Daimakyo
A well-known work with 境 in its Japanese title.
真の仲間じゃないと勇者のパーティーを追い出されたので、辺境でスローライフすることにしました
Banished from the Hero’s Party, I Decided to Live a Quiet Life in the Countryside
A well-known work with 境 in its Japanese title.
空の境界 俯瞰風景
the Garden of sinners Chapter 1: Thanatos. (Overlooking View)
A well-known work with 境 in its Japanese title.
逆境無頼カイジ Ultimate Survivor
Kaiji - Ultimate Survivor
A well-known work with 境 in its Japanese title.
Related Figures & Stories
境川浪右衛門
Name contains 境
Sakaigawa Namiemon was a Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Katsushika District, Shimōsa Province.
WikipediaOther kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 境 mean in Japanese?
境 means boundary, border, region.
How do you read 境?
On'yomi: キョウ、ケイ (KYOU, KEI). Kun'yomi: さかい (sakai).
How many strokes does 境 have?
境 has 14 strokes. Its radical is 土 (earth).
Is 境 a good kanji for a tattoo?
境 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means boundary, border, region. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.