岐
branch off · fork in road · scene · arena · theater
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
mountain + 支
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of mountain and branch. Mountain branching.
Symbolism
Fork, crossroads, choice. Represents roads diverging.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Enjoying a meal
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
多岐亡羊
たきぼうよう
too many options making selection difficult; truth being hard to find as paths to it proliferate; too many options making selection difficult
複雑多岐
ふくざつたき
complex and wide-ranging; labyrinthine; complex and wide-ranging
多岐多様
たきたよう
wide-ranging and diverse; multifarious; wide-ranging and diverse
文武不岐
ぶんぶふき
scholarship and swordsmanship are one and the same; the literary and the military are the same path; scholarship and swordsmanship are one and the same
Proverbs & Idioms
多岐にわたる
たきにわたる
To cover many areas
To extend across various fields or topics
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 岐 mean in Japanese?
岐 means branch off, fork in road, scene, arena, theater.
How do you read 岐?
On'yomi: キ、ギ (KI, GI).
How many strokes does 岐 have?
岐 has 7 strokes. Its radical is 山 (mountain).
Is 岐 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 岐 (branch off, fork in road, scene, arena, theater) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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