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Cultural Context
Etymology
Combines 'thread' (糸) with 'rare' (奇), representing silk fabrics with rare, beautiful patterns.
Symbolism
Symbolizes beauty, splendor, and beautiful patterns. Represents the beauty of textiles and magnificent aesthetics.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Weaving cloth
Component Breakdown
thread + 奇
Words & Expressions
Words written with 綺
Four-Character Compounds
狂言綺語
きょうげんきご
make-believe fiction
Anime & Manga
このはな綺譚
KONOHANA KITAN
A well-known work with 綺 in its Japanese title.
今夜は月が綺麗ですが、とりあえず死ね
Can You Just Die, My Darling?
A well-known work with 綺 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
“figured cloth”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 綺 mean in Japanese?
綺 means figured cloth, beautiful.
How do you read 綺?
On'yomi: キ (KI). Kun'yomi: あや (aya).
How many strokes does 綺 have?
綺 has 14 strokes. Its radical is 糸 (silk).
Is 綺 a good kanji for a tattoo?
綺 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means figured cloth, beautiful. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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