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Component Breakdown
絵=
糹会
thread + 会
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of thread and meet. Pattern drawn with thread.
Symbolism
Picture, illustration, image. Represents visual art.
Anime & Manga
ブルーピリオド
Blue Period(2017)
Story of a high schooler awakened to 'painting'/art, aiming for art university.
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大神
Okami(2006)
Developer: Capcom
Action game causing miracles by drawing 'pictures' with a brush.
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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
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?
Yes. 絵 (picture, drawing, painting, sketch) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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