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径
On'yomi
ケイ
KEI
Kun'yomi
みち・こみち・さしわたし・ただちに
michi / komichi / sashiwatashi / tadachini
diameter · path · method
wisdom
Details
Strokes8
Frequency#1435
Radical彳step(3)
Old Form徑
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Strokes8
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of go and phonetic. Straight path.
Symbolism
Diameter, path, trail. Represents straight path.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
直情径行
ちょくじょうけいこう
impulsive and straightforward; guileless; impulsive and straightforward
行動半径
こうどうはんけい
radius of action; combat radius; sphere of activity; radius of action
Proverbs & Idioms
近道は遠回り
ちかみちはとおまわり
Shortcuts are detours
Taking the easy way often takes longer