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葵
On'yomi
キ
KI
Kun'yomi
あおい
aoi
hollyhock
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes12
Component Breakdown
葵=
艹癸
grass + 癸
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of grass and phonetic. Grass facing the sun.
Symbolism
Sunflower, crest, nobility. Famous as Tokugawa family crest.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Splendor of Aoi Festival
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
葵の御紋を笠に着る
あおいのごもんをかさにきる
To flaunt the Tokugawa crest
To abuse authority or power
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 葵 mean in Japanese?
葵 means hollyhock.
How do you read 葵?
On'yomi: キ (KI). Kun'yomi: あおい (aoi).
How many strokes does 葵 have?
葵 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 艸 (grass).
Is 葵 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 葵 (hollyhock) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.