機
loom · mechanism · machine · airplane · opportunity · potency · efficacy · occasion
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of tree and several. Wooden tool weaving threads.
Symbolism
Machine, opportunity, crisis. Represents mechanism and chance.
Component Breakdown
tree + 幾
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
危機一髪
ききいっぱつ
by a hair's breadth; in the nick of time; touch and go
臨機応変
りんきおうへん
adapting oneself to the requirements of the moment; playing by ear; ad hoc approach
機会均等
きかいきんとう
equal opportunity
心機一転
しんきいってん
changing one's attitude; turning over a new leaf; getting a fresh start
機略縦横
きりゃくじゅうおう
very resourcefully using tactics adapting oneself to the requirements of the moment; playing it by ear; acting according to circumstances
好機到来
こうきとうらい
advent of a golden opportunity
悪人正機
あくにんしょうき
The evil persons are the right object of Amida's salvation; The evil persons have the unique opportunity to go to heaven
機嫌気褄
きげんきづま
humour; humor; temper
時機到来
じきとうらい
a good chance coming along; the time has come (for, to, when ...); opportunity knocking
神機妙算
しんきみょうさん
inscrutable stratagem; ingenious scheme
屠蘇機嫌
とそきげん
feeling a little drunk with the New Year's sake
Proverbs & Idioms
機を見るに敏
きをみるにびん
Quick to seize opportunities
Being alert and prompt in grasping chances
Anime & Manga
GHOST IN THE SHELL / 攻殻機動隊
Ghost in the Shell
A well-known work with 機 in its Japanese title.
最弱無敗の神装機竜《バハムート》
Undefeated Bahamut Chronicle
A well-known work with 機 in its Japanese title.
攻殻機動隊 STAND ALONE COMPLEX
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex
A well-known work with 機 in its Japanese title.
機動戦士ガンダム 水星の魔女
Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury
A well-known work with 機 in its Japanese title.
自動販売機に生まれ変わった俺は迷宮を彷徨う
Reborn as a Vending Machine, I Now Wander the Dungeon
A well-known work with 機 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
“machine”
“opportunity”
“efficacy”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 機 mean in Japanese?
機 means loom, mechanism, machine, airplane, opportunity, potency, efficacy, occasion.
How do you read 機?
On'yomi: キ (KI). Kun'yomi: はた (hata).
How many strokes does 機 have?
機 has 16 strokes. Its radical is 木 (tree).
Is 機 a good kanji for a tattoo?
機 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means loom, mechanism, machine, airplane, opportunity, potency, efficacy, occasion. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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