巨
gigantic · big · large · great
Details
Description
Giant - a large measuring tool. Enormous, on a scale beyond the ordinary.
Stroke Order
Cultural Context
Etymology
Shape of large ruler tool. Very large.
Symbolism
Giant, huge, enormous. Represents very large.
Related Culture & Scenes
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Words & Expressions
Words written with 巨
Proverbs & Idioms
巨木も一本の苗から
きょぼくもいっぽんのなえから
Even giant trees grow from a single seedling
Great things have small beginnings
Anime & Manga
進撃の巨人
Attack on Titan
'Giant/Titan' is central to the story; depicts humanity's battle against mysterious titans.
進撃！巨人中学校
Attack on Titan: Junior High
A well-known work with 巨 in its Japanese title.
Related Figures & Stories
巨勢金岡
Name contains 巨
Kose Kanaoka was a ninth-century Japanese artist, court painter of Heian .
WikipediaOther kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 巨 mean in Japanese?
巨 means gigantic, big, large, great. Giant - a large measuring tool. Enormous, on a scale beyond the ordinary.
How do you read 巨?
On'yomi: キョ (KYO).
How many strokes does 巨 have?
巨 has 5 strokes. Its radical is 工 (work).
Is 巨 a good kanji for a tattoo?
巨 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means gigantic, big, large, great. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.