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欺
On'yomi
ギ
GI
Kun'yomi
あざむ.く
azamuku
deceit · cheat · delude
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes12
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of that and lack. Deceiving with open mouth.
Symbolism
Deceive, fraud, lie. Represents deceiving.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Enjoying a meal
Component Breakdown
欺=
其欠
其 + yawn
Words & Expressions
Words written with 欺
Four-Character Compounds
自己欺瞞
じこぎまん
self-deception; self-deceit
Proverbs & Idioms
欺かれる者も悪い
あざむかれるものもわるい
The deceived are also at fault
Those who are tricked bear some responsibility
Anime & Manga
请欺负我吧，恶役小姐！
Please Bully Me, Miss Villainess!
A well-known work with 欺 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
“cheat”
“delude”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 欺 mean in Japanese?
欺 means deceit, cheat, delude.
How do you read 欺?
On'yomi: ギ (GI). Kun'yomi: あざむ.く (azamuku).
How many strokes does 欺 have?
欺 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 欠 (lack).
Is 欺 a good kanji for a tattoo?
欺 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means deceit, cheat, delude. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.