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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
Component Breakdown
稽=
禾尤旨
grain + 尤 + 旨
Words & Expressions
Words written with 稽
滑稽こっけいfunny
稽古けいこpractising
Four-Character Compounds
荒唐無稽
こうとうむけい
absurd; nonsensical; preposterous
滑稽洒脱
こっけいしゃだつ
smooth-talking and polished; witty; free, easy, and urbane
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
Anime & Manga
鬼滅の刃 柱稽古編
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira Training Arc
A well-known work with 稽 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
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?
稽 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means think, consider. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.