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巨
On'yomi
キョ
KYO
gigantic · big · large · great
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Strokes5
Cultural Context
Etymology
Shape of large ruler tool. Very large.
Symbolism
Giant, huge, enormous. Represents very large.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Great presence
Anime & Manga
進撃の巨人
しんげきのきょじん
Attack on Titan(2009)
Author: Hajime Isayama
'Giant/Titan' is central to the story; depicts humanity's battle against mysterious titans.
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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
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 巨 mean in Japanese?
巨 means gigantic, big, large, great.
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?
Yes. 巨 (gigantic, big, large, great) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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