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紀
On'yomi
キ
KI
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Strokes9
Frequency#780
Radical糸silk(6)
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Strokes9
Component Breakdown
紀=
糹己
thread + 己
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of thread and self. Recording self with thread.
Symbolism
Century, era, record. Represents record of era.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
一新紀元
いっしんきげん
new era; new age; new era
綱紀粛正
こうきしゅくせい
enforcement of official discipline; tightening of discipline; eliminating corruption among government officials; enforcement of official discipline
風紀紊乱
ふうきびんらん
corrupt public morals; corrupt public morals
Proverbs & Idioms
紀律正しく
きりつただしく
With proper discipline
Following rules and maintaining order