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磁

On'yomi
ジ
JI

magnet · porcelain

Details

Strokes14
Frequency#1686
Radical石stone(5)

Description

Magnet - stone with a pull. Magnetism and attraction, and the porcelain fired hard as stone.

Stroke Order

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Strokes14

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of stone and now. Stone with magnetic force.

Symbolism

Magnet, magnetism, attraction. Represents magnetic force.

Component Breakdown

磁=
石兹

stone + 兹

Words & Expressions

Words written with 磁

磁器じきporcelain
磁石じしゃくmagnet
磁気じきmagnetism
磁場じばmagnetic field
電磁石でんじしゃくelectromagnet
陶磁器とうじきpottery and porcelain

Proverbs & Idioms

磁石のように引き合う

じしゃくのようにひきあう

To attract like magnets

Being powerfully drawn to each other

Anime & Manga

とある科学の超電磁砲

A Certain Scientific Railgun

Anime

A well-known work with 磁 in its Japanese title.

Other kanji with the same meaning

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 磁 mean in Japanese?

磁 means magnet, porcelain. Magnet - stone with a pull. Magnetism and attraction, and the porcelain fired hard as stone.

How do you read 磁?

On'yomi: ジ (JI).

How many strokes does 磁 have?

磁 has 14 strokes. Its radical is 石 (stone).

Is 磁 a good kanji for a tattoo?

磁 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means magnet, porcelain. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.

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