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汽
On'yomi
キ
KI
vapor · steam
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes7
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of water and vapor. Gas rising from water.
Symbolism
Train, steam, vapor. Represents power of steam.
Component Breakdown
汽=
氵气
water + steam
Words & Expressions
Words written with 汽
汽船きせんsteamer
汽車きしゃsteam train
汽笛きてきsteam whistle
Proverbs & Idioms
汽車に乗り遅れる
きしゃにのりおくれる
To miss the train
To let an opportunity slip away
Other kanji with the same meaning
“steam”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 汽 mean in Japanese?
汽 means vapor, steam.
How do you read 汽?
On'yomi: キ (KI).
How many strokes does 汽 have?
汽 has 7 strokes. Its radical is 水 (water).
Is 汽 a good kanji for a tattoo?
汽 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means vapor, steam. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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