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暦

On'yomi
レキ・リャク
REKI / RYAKU
Kun'yomi
こよみ
koyomi

calendar · almanac

Details

Strokes14
Frequency#1765
Radical日sun(4)

Description

Calendar - the sun, passing. The reckoning of days and seasons, and the wisdom folded into it.

Stroke Order

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Strokes14

Cultural Context

Etymology

Combines 'sun' (日) with 'pass' (厤), representing calendars recording the passage of days.

Symbolism

Symbolizes calendars, time flow, and seasons. Represents human wisdom managing time and organizing life.

Words & Expressions

Words written with 暦

西暦せいれきce
還暦かんれきkanreki

Proverbs & Idioms

暦の上では

こよみのうえでは

On the calendar

According to the calendar

Anime & Manga

暦物語

Koyomimonogatari

Anime

A well-known work with 暦 in its Japanese title.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 暦 mean in Japanese?

暦 means calendar, almanac. Calendar - the sun, passing. The reckoning of days and seasons, and the wisdom folded into it.

How do you read 暦?

On'yomi: レキ、リャク (REKI, RYAKU). Kun'yomi: こよみ (koyomi).

How many strokes does 暦 have?

暦 has 14 strokes. Its radical is 日 (sun).

Is 暦 a good kanji for a tattoo?

暦 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means calendar, almanac. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.

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