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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of stone and several. Beach with many stones.
Symbolism
Rocky shore, coast, waterline. Represents rocky coastline.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Expanse of the sea
Component Breakdown
磯=
石幾
stone + 幾
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
磯の鮑の片思い
いそのあわびのかたおもい
Like an abalone on the rocks
One-sided love, unrequited affection
Related Figures & Stories
小磯良平
Name contains 磯
Ryōhei Koiso was a Japanese artist. He graduated from the Tokyo University of the Arts western art department in 1927 and had a successful career…
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 磯 mean in Japanese?
磯 means seashore, beach.
How do you read 磯?
On'yomi: キ (KI). Kun'yomi: いそ (iso).
How many strokes does 磯 have?
磯 has 17 strokes. Its radical is 石 (stone).
Is 磯 a good kanji for a tattoo?
磯 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means seashore, beach. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.