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憩

On'yomi
ケイ
KEI
Kun'yomi
いこ.い・いこ.う
ikoi / ikou

recess · rest · relax · repose

Details

Strokes16
Frequency#1731
Radical心heart(4)

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Strokes16

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of tongue, self, and heart. Heart resting by itself.

Symbolism

Rest, repose, peace. Represents resting.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • — Deep in the forest

Component Breakdown

憩=
舌自心

tongue + 自 + heart

Words & Expressions

Words written with 憩

休憩所きゅうけいじょrest area
休憩時間きゅうけいじかんbreak time

Proverbs & Idioms

憩いは活力の源

いこいはかつりょくのみなもと

Rest is the source of vitality

Relaxation restores energy

Anime & Manga

僕の部屋がダンジョンの休憩所になってしまった件

My Room is a Dungeon Rest Stop

Manga

A well-known work with 憩 in its Japanese title.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 憩 mean in Japanese?

憩 means recess, rest, relax, repose.

How do you read 憩?

On'yomi: ケイ (KEI). Kun'yomi: いこ.い、いこ.う (ikoi, ikou).

How many strokes does 憩 have?

憩 has 16 strokes. Its radical is 心 (heart).

Is 憩 a good kanji for a tattoo?

憩 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means recess, rest, relax, repose. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.

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