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毎
On'yomi
マイ
MAI
Kun'yomi
ごと・-ごと.に
goto / gotoni
every
Details
Strokes6
Frequency#436
Radical毋do not(4)
Stroke Order
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Strokes6
Cultural Context
Etymology
Variation of '母' (mother). Repetition of mother nurturing daily.
Symbolism
Repetition, daily life, continuity. Represents accumulation of 'every day'.
Words & Expressions
Words written with 毎
毎年まいとしyearly
毎時まいじhourly
毎度まいどeach time
毎日まいにちevery day
毎にごとにone by one
Anime & Manga
毎月庭つき大家つき
Monthly in the Garden with My Landlord
A well-known work with 毎 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
“every”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 毎 mean in Japanese?
毎 means every.
How do you read 毎?
On'yomi: マイ (MAI). Kun'yomi: ごと、-ごと.に (goto, gotoni).
How many strokes does 毎 have?
毎 has 6 strokes. Its radical is 毋 (do not).
Is 毎 a good kanji for a tattoo?
毎 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means every. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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