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紙
On'yomi
シ
SHI
Kun'yomi
かみ
kami
paper
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes10
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
Component Breakdown
紙=
糹氏
thread + 氏
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
一紙半銭
いっしはんせん
small sum; things of little value
眼光紙背
がんこうしはい
reading between the lines
白紙委任
はくしいにん
carte blanche; blank check; blank cheque
Anime & Manga
紙袋くんは恋してる
Mr. Paper Bag is in Love
A well-known work with 紙 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
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?
紙 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means paper. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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