市
market · city · town
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Shape of market with flag raised. Place of commerce.
Symbolism
Market, city, citizen. Represents economy and urban life.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Bustle of the city
Component Breakdown
亠 + 巾
Words & Expressions
Words written with 市
Four-Character Compounds
門前成市
もんぜんせいし
having a constant stream of visitors; being thronged with callers
市井無頼
しせいぶらい
urban villain; street hoodlum
Proverbs & Idioms
市場は正直
いちばはしょうじき
The market is honest
Market prices reflect reality
Anime & Manga
学戦都市アスタリスク
The Asterisk War
A well-known work with 市 in its Japanese title.
小市民シリーズ
SHOSHIMIN: How to Become Ordinary
A well-known work with 市 in its Japanese title.
お気楽領主の楽しい領地防衛～生産系魔術で名もなき村を最強の城塞都市に～
Easygoing Territory Defense by the Optimistic Lord
A well-known work with 市 in its Japanese title.
魔王様の街づくり！～最強のダンジョンは近代都市～
Dungeon Builder: The Demon King’s Labyrinth is a Modern City!
A well-known work with 市 in its Japanese title.
重生之都市修仙
Rebirth Of The Urban Immortal Cultivator
A well-known work with 市 in its Japanese title.
Related Figures & Stories
お市の方
Name contains 市
Oichi was a female historical figure in the late Sengoku period.
Wikipedia武市瑞山
Name contains 市
Takechi Zuizan , also known as Takechi Hanpeita , was a samurai of Tosa Domain during the Bakumatsu period in Japan.
Wikipedia市川團十郎
Name contains 市
Ichikawa Danjūrō XIII is a Japanese Kabuki, film and television actor, and stage producer.
Wikipedia市辺押磐皇子
Name contains 市
Ichinobe-no Oshiwa was the eldest son of Japanese Emperor Richū; and he was the father of Prince Woke , and Prince Oke .
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 市 mean in Japanese?
市 means market, city, town.
How do you read 市?
On'yomi: シ (SHI). Kun'yomi: いち (ichi).
How many strokes does 市 have?
市 has 5 strokes. Its radical is 巾 (cloth).
Is 市 a good kanji for a tattoo?
市 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means market, city, town. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.