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既
On'yomi
キ
KI
Kun'yomi
すで.に
sudeni
previously · already · long ago
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Strokes10
Frequency#1081
Radical无not(4)
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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
Four-Character Compounds
既成事実
きせいじじつ
established fact; fait accompli; established fact
既成概念
きせいがいねん
stereotype; preconceived idea; preconceived notion; stereotype
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