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On'yomi
ケイ
KEI
Kun'yomi
かんが.える・とど.める
kangaeru / todomeru

think · consider

wisdom

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Strokes15
Frequency#2372
Radicalgrain(5)

Stroke Order

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Strokes15

Component Breakdown

=

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