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維
On'yomi
イ
I
fiber · tie · rope
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes14
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of thread and bird. Tying bird with thread.
Symbolism
Maintain, fiber, thinking. Represents connecting and keeping.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Restoration patriots
Component Breakdown
維=
糹隹
thread + 隹
Words & Expressions
Words written with 維
繊維せんいfibre
維新いしんmeiji restoration
塞爾維セルビアserbia
蘇維埃ソビエトsoviet
合成繊維ごうせいせんいsynthetic fibre
Four-Character Compounds
現状維持
げんじょういじ
maintaining the status quo
Proverbs & Idioms
維新の志士
いしんのしし
A reformer with conviction
One who strives for revolutionary change
Related Figures & Stories
平維盛
Name contains 維
Taira no Koremori was one of the Taira clan's commanders and military lord during the Genpei War of the late Heian period of Japanese history.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 維 mean in Japanese?
維 means fiber, tie, rope.
How do you read 維?
On'yomi: イ (I).
How many strokes does 維 have?
維 has 14 strokes. Its radical is 糸 (silk).
Is 維 a good kanji for a tattoo?
維 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means fiber, tie, rope. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.