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椅
On'yomi
イ
I
chair
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes12
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of tree and strange. Rare wooden furniture.
Symbolism
Chair, sit, rest. Represents sitting and resting.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Sitting in a chair
Component Breakdown
椅=
木奇
tree + 奇
Words & Expressions
Words written with 椅
椅子いすchair
車椅子くるまいすwheelchair
Proverbs & Idioms
椅子取りゲーム
いすとりげーむ
Musical chairs
A competitive struggle for limited positions
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 椅 mean in Japanese?
椅 means chair.
How do you read 椅?
On'yomi: イ (I).
How many strokes does 椅 have?
椅 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 木 (tree).
Is 椅 a good kanji for a tattoo?
椅 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means chair. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.