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戯
On'yomi
ギ・ゲ
GI / GE
Kun'yomi
たわむ.れる・ざ.れる・じゃ.れる
tawamureru / zareru / jareru
frolic · play · sport
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes15
Component Breakdown
戯=
虚戈
虚 + halberd
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of empty and weapon. Playing with empty weapon.
Symbolism
Play, joke, frolic. Represents fun and play.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Enjoying play
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
戯作三昧
げさくざんまい
being absorbed in writing popular novels (cheap fiction); being absorbed in writing something to amuse oneself; being absorbed in writing popular novels (cheap fiction)
Proverbs & Idioms
戯れも過ぎれば無礼
たわむれもすぎればぶれい
Joking too much becomes rude
Even playfulness can become offensive when excessive
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 戯 mean in Japanese?
戯 means frolic, play, sport.
How do you read 戯?
On'yomi: ギ、ゲ (GI, GE). Kun'yomi: たわむ.れる、ざ.れる、じゃ.れる (tawamureru, zareru, jareru).
How many strokes does 戯 have?
戯 has 15 strokes. Its radical is 戈 (halberd).
Is 戯 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 戯 (frolic, play, sport) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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