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緯
On'yomi
イ
I
Kun'yomi
よこいと・ぬき
yokoito / nuki
horizontal · woof · left & right · (parallels of) latitude · prediction
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes16
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of thread and leather. Horizontal thread.
Symbolism
Latitude, circumstances, horizontal. Represents horizontal line.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Measuring latitude
Component Breakdown
緯=
糹韋
thread + 韋
Words & Expressions
Words written with 緯
緯度いどlatitude
北緯ほくいnorth latitude
南緯なんいsouthern latitude
経緯けいいsequence of events
Proverbs & Idioms
経緯を説明する
けいいをせつめいする
To explain the circumstances
To describe how something came about
Other kanji with the same meaning
“horizontal”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 緯 mean in Japanese?
緯 means horizontal, woof, left & right, (parallels of) latitude, prediction.
How do you read 緯?
On'yomi: イ (I). Kun'yomi: よこいと、ぬき (yokoito, nuki).
How many strokes does 緯 have?
緯 has 16 strokes. Its radical is 糸 (silk).
Is 緯 a good kanji for a tattoo?
緯 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means horizontal, woof, left & right, (parallels of) latitude, prediction. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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