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忌
On'yomi
キ
KI
Kun'yomi
い.む・い.み・い.まわしい
imu / imi / imawashii
mourning · abhor · detestable · death anniversary
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes7
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of self and heart. Heart disliking.
Symbolism
Avoidance, taboo, mourning. Represents things to avoid.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Enjoying a meal
Component Breakdown
忌=
己心
己 + heart
Words & Expressions
Words written with 忌
忌避きひrecusation
回忌かいきdeath anniversary
忌まわしいいまわしいhorrid
Proverbs & Idioms
忌憚なく言う
きたんなくいう
To speak without reserve
To express opinions frankly and openly
Anime & Manga
ロクでなし魔術講師と禁忌教典(アカシックレコード)
Akashic Records of Bastard Magic Instructor
A well-known work with 忌 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
“mourning”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 忌 mean in Japanese?
忌 means mourning, abhor, detestable, death anniversary.
How do you read 忌?
On'yomi: キ (KI). Kun'yomi: い.む、い.み、い.まわしい (imu, imi, imawashii).
How many strokes does 忌 have?
忌 has 7 strokes. Its radical is 心 (heart).
Is 忌 a good kanji for a tattoo?
忌 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means mourning, abhor, detestable, death anniversary. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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