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On'yomi
ケイ
KEI

scenery · view

Details

Strokes12
Frequency#419
Radicalsun(4)

Stroke Order

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Strokes12

Component Breakdown

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sun + 京

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of sun and capital. Capital illuminated by sun.

Symbolism

Scenery, landscape, background. Represents view.

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

心象風景

しんしょうふうけい

imagined landscape; scenery in one's mind's eye; imagined landscape

Proverbs & Idioms

景気は気から

けいきはきから

The economy is influenced by sentiment

Economic conditions are affected by psychology

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 景 mean in Japanese?

景 means scenery, view.

How do you read 景?

On'yomi: ケイ (KEI).

How many strokes does 景 have?

景 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 日 (sun).

Is 景 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 景 (scenery, view) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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