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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of words (言) and ten (十). Counting with words.
Symbolism
Calculation, plan, statistics. Represents logical thinking and prediction.
Component Breakdown
speech + 十
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
三十六計
さんじゅうろっけい
the 36 (ancient Chinese military) strategies (of which the last resort was said to be beating a retreat)
Proverbs & Idioms
一年の計は元旦にあり
いちねんのけいはがんたんにあり
Plan the year on New Year's Day
Set your annual goals at the start of the year
Anime & Manga
魔法少女育成計画
Magical Girl Raising Project
A well-known work with 計 in its Japanese title.
けいおん!! 計画!
K-ON! Season 2: Plan!
A well-known work with 計 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 計 mean in Japanese?
計 means plot, plan, scheme, measure.
How do you read 計?
On'yomi: ケイ (KEI). Kun'yomi: はか.る、はか.らう (hakaru, hakarau).
How many strokes does 計 have?
計 has 9 strokes. Its radical is 言 (speech).
Is 計 a good kanji for a tattoo?
計 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means plot, plan, scheme, measure. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.