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既
On'yomi
キ
KI
Kun'yomi
すで.に
sudeni
previously · already · long ago
Details
Strokes10
Frequency#1081
Radical无not(4)
Stroke Order
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Strokes10
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of full and food. Finished eating.
Symbolism
Known, established, before. Represents what has already happened.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Reading a book
Words & Expressions
Words written with 既
Four-Character Compounds
既成事実
きせいじじつ
established fact; fait accompli
既成概念
きせいがいねん
stereotype; preconceived idea; preconceived notion
Proverbs & Idioms
既成事実を作る
きせいじじつをつくる
To create a fait accompli
To act first and get approval later
Other kanji with the same meaning
“long ago”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 既 mean in Japanese?
既 means previously, already, long ago.
How do you read 既?
On'yomi: キ (KI). Kun'yomi: すで.に (sudeni).
How many strokes does 既 have?
既 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 无 (not).
Is 既 a good kanji for a tattoo?
既 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means previously, already, long ago. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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