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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of thread and self. Recording self with thread.
Symbolism
Century, era, record. Represents record of era.
Component Breakdown
thread + 己
Words & Expressions
Words written with 紀
Four-Character Compounds
一新紀元
いっしんきげん
new era; new age
綱紀粛正
こうきしゅくせい
enforcement of official discipline; tightening of discipline; eliminating corruption among government officials
風紀紊乱
ふうきびんらん
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
Anime & Manga
新世紀エヴァンゲリオン
Neon Genesis Evangelion
A well-known work with 紀 in its Japanese title.
20世紀少年
20th Century Boys
A well-known work with 紀 in its Japanese title.
二十世紀電氣目録-ユーレカ・エヴリカ-
Sparks of Tomorrow
A well-known work with 紀 in its Japanese title.
異世界ゆるり紀行 ～子育てしながら冒険者します～
A Journey Through Another World: Raising Kids While Adventuring
A well-known work with 紀 in its Japanese title.
ポンコツ風紀委員とスカート丈が不適切なJKの話
The Klutzy Class Monitor and the Girl with the Short Skirt
A well-known work with 紀 in its Japanese title.
Related Figures & Stories
紀貫之
Name contains 紀
Ki no Tsurayuki was a Japanese author, poet and court noble of the Heian period.
Wikipedia樺山資紀
Name contains 紀
Count Kabayama Sukenori was a Japanese samurai military leader and statesman.
Wikipedia紀友則
Name contains 紀
Ki no Tomonori was an early Heian waka poet of the court and a member of the sanjūrokkasen or Thirty-Six Poetry Immortals.
Wikipedia祐子内親王家紀伊
Name contains 紀
Lady Kii of Princess Yūshi's Household , also known as Ichinomiya no Kii , was a waka poet and Japanese noblewoman active in the Heian period.
WikipediaOther kanji with the same meaning
“chronicle”
“narrative”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 紀 mean in Japanese?
紀 means chronicle, account, narrative, history, annals, geologic period.
How do you read 紀?
On'yomi: キ (KI).
How many strokes does 紀 have?
紀 has 9 strokes. Its radical is 糸 (silk).
Is 紀 a good kanji for a tattoo?
紀 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means chronicle, account, narrative, history, annals, geologic period. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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