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On'yomi
GI
Kun'yomi
よしみ・よい
yoshimi / yoi

friendship · intimacy

Details

Strokes15
Radicalspeech(7)

Stroke Order

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Strokes15

Component Breakdown

=

speech + 宜

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of words and suitable. Making things good with words.

Symbolism

Friendship, intimacy, trust. Represents friendship and bond.

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

誼を結ぶ

よしみをむすぶ

To form friendly ties; To establish close and cordial relationships

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 誼 mean in Japanese?

誼 means friendship, intimacy.

How do you read 誼?

On'yomi: ギ (GI). Kun'yomi: よしみ、よい (yoshimi, yoi).

How many strokes does 誼 have?

誼 has 15 strokes. Its radical is 言 (speech).

Is 誼 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 誼 (friendship, intimacy) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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