経
sutra · longitude · pass thru · expire · warp
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of thread and phonetic. Straight thread.
Symbolism
Experience, economy, sutra. Represents passing through.
Spiritual Meaning
Buddhist scriptures. Sutra reading and copying are forms of spiritual practice touching Buddha's teachings through scriptures.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Era of war
Component Breakdown
thread + 圣
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
四書五経
ししょごきょう
the Four Books and Five Classics of Confucianism; the Nine Chinese Classics
経世済民
けいせいさいみん
governing a nation and providing relief to people
経国済民
けいこくさいみん
governing a nation and providing relief to people
Proverbs & Idioms
経験に勝る教師なし
けいけんにまさるきょうしなし
No teacher surpasses experience
The best learning comes from doing
Anime & Manga
経験済みなキミと、経験ゼロなオレが、お付き合いする話。
Our Dating Story: The Experienced You and The Inexperienced Me
A well-known work with 経 in its Japanese title.
経験値貯蓄でのんびり傷心旅行 ～勇者と恋人に追放された戦士の無自覚ざまぁ～
Keikenchi Chochiku de Nonbiri Shoushin Ryokou: Yuusha to Koibito ni Tsuihou Sareta Senshi no Mujikaku zamaa
A well-known work with 経 in its Japanese title.
Related Figures & Stories
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Saionji Kintsune was a waka poet and Japanese nobleman active in the early Kamakura period.
WikipediaFrequently Asked Questions
What does 経 mean in Japanese?
経 means sutra, longitude, pass thru, expire, warp.
How do you read 経?
On'yomi: ケイ、キョウ、キン (KEI, KYOU, KIN). Kun'yomi: へ.る、た.つ、たていと、はか.る、のり (heru, tatsu, tateito, hakaru, nori).
How many strokes does 経 have?
経 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 糸 (silk).
Is 経 a good kanji for a tattoo?
経 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means sutra, longitude, pass thru, expire, warp. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.