旗
national flag · banner · standard
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of direction and that. Cloth showing direction.
Symbolism
Flag, banner, symbol. Represents symbol of group.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Standing up
Words & Expressions
Words written with 旗
Four-Character Compounds
旗幟鮮明
きしせんめい
making one's attitude (position, stand) clear; unfurling and clearly showing one's banner
旗鼓堂々
きこどうどう
with colors flying and band playing; triumphantly; in splendid array
Proverbs & Idioms
旗色が悪い
はたいろがわるい
The flag's colors look bad
The situation is unfavorable
Anime & Manga
旗揚！けものみち
Kemono Michi: Rise Up
A well-known work with 旗 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
“standard”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 旗 mean in Japanese?
旗 means national flag, banner, standard.
How do you read 旗?
On'yomi: キ (KI). Kun'yomi: はた (hata).
How many strokes does 旗 have?
旗 has 14 strokes. Its radical is 方 (square).
Is 旗 a good kanji for a tattoo?
旗 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means national flag, banner, standard. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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