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Component Breakdown
稽=
禾尤旨
grain + 尤 + 旨
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of grain, outstanding, and purport. Thinking of old things.
Symbolism
Practice, funny, think. Represents thinking and learning.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Pondering thoughts
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
荒唐無稽
こうとうむけい
absurd; nonsensical; preposterous; absurd
滑稽洒脱
こっけいしゃだつ
smooth-talking and polished; witty; free, easy, and urbane; smooth-talking and polished
Proverbs & Idioms
稽古に暇なし
けいこにいとまなし
There is no end to practice
Training is never-ending
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 稽 mean in Japanese?
稽 means think, consider.
How do you read 稽?
On'yomi: ケイ (KEI). Kun'yomi: かんが.える、とど.める (kangaeru, todomeru).
How many strokes does 稽 have?
稽 has 15 strokes. Its radical is 禾 (grain).
Is 稽 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 稽 (think, consider) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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