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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of thread and meet. Pattern drawn with thread.
Symbolism
Picture, illustration, image. Represents visual art.
Component Breakdown
thread + 会
Words & Expressions
Words written with 絵
Proverbs & Idioms
絵に描いた餅
えにかいたもち
A rice cake in a picture
Something that looks good but is useless
Anime & Manga
ブルーピリオド
Blue Period
Story of a high schooler awakened to 'painting'/art, aiming for art university.
さよなら絵梨
Goodbye, Eri
A well-known work with 絵 in its Japanese title.
ドローイング 最強漫画家はお絵かきスキルで異世界無双する！
Drawing: Saikyou Mangaka wa Oekaki Skill de Isekai Musou Suru!
A well-known work with 絵 in its Japanese title.
Games
大神
Okami(2006)
Developer: Capcom
Action game causing miracles by drawing 'pictures' with a brush.
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“drawing”
“sketch”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 絵 mean in Japanese?
絵 means picture, drawing, painting, sketch.
How do you read 絵?
On'yomi: カイ、エ (KAI, E).
How many strokes does 絵 have?
絵 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 糸 (silk).
Is 絵 a good kanji for a tattoo?
絵 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means picture, drawing, painting, sketch. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.