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紙
On'yomi
シ
SHI
Kun'yomi
かみ
kami
paper
Details
Stroke Order
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Component Breakdown
紙=
糹氏
thread + 氏
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of thread and clan. Paper made from fibers.
Symbolism
Paper, document, bill. Medium for recording and communication.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Writing on paper
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
一紙半銭
いっしはんせん
small sum; things of little value; small sum
眼光紙背
がんこうしはい
reading between the lines; reading between the lines
白紙委任
はくしいにん
carte blanche; blank check; blank cheque; carte blanche
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 紙 mean in Japanese?
紙 means paper.
How do you read 紙?
On'yomi: シ (SHI). Kun'yomi: かみ (kami).
How many strokes does 紙 have?
紙 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 糸 (silk).
Is 紙 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 紙 (paper) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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