希
hope · beg · request · pray · beseech · Greece · dilute (acid) · rare · few · phenomenal
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Description
Hope - from rare woven cloth. It means what is scarce, and therefore what is wished for.
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Shape of cloth and crossing threads. Rare textile.
Symbolism
Hope, rare, wish. Represents rare and desired things.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Embracing hope
Component Breakdown
㐅 + 布
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
希少価値
きしょうかち
scarcity value; rarity value; preciousness
Proverbs & Idioms
希望は人の灯
きぼうはひとのともしび
Hope is a person's light
Hope keeps people going through dark times
Anime & Manga
ダンガンロンパ 希望の学園と絶望の高校生 The Animation
Danganronpa: The Animation
A well-known work with 希 in its Japanese title.
ダンガンロンパ３ –The End of 希望ヶ峰学園– 未来編
Danganronpa 3: The End of Hope’s Peak High School - Future Arc
A well-known work with 希 in its Japanese title.
ダンガンロンパ3 -The End of 希望ヶ峰学園- 絶望編
Danganronpa 3: The End of Hope’s Peak High School - Despair Arc
A well-known work with 希 in its Japanese title.
Related Figures & Stories
乃木希典
Name contains 希
Count Nogi Maresuke , also known as Kiten, Count Nogi , was a Japanese general in the Imperial Japanese Army and a governor-general of Taiwan.
WikipediaOther kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 希 mean in Japanese?
希 means hope, beg, request, pray, beseech, Greece, dilute (acid), rare, few, phenomenal. Hope - from rare woven cloth. It means what is scarce, and therefore what is wished for.
How do you read 希?
On'yomi: キ、ケ (KI, KE). Kun'yomi: まれ、こいねが.う (mare, koinegau).
How many strokes does 希 have?
希 has 7 strokes. Its radical is 巾 (cloth).
Is 希 a good kanji for a tattoo?
希 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means hope, beg, request, pray, beseech, Greece, dilute (acid), rare, few, phenomenal. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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