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Description
Friendship - making things right with words. The warmth and obligation that grow between people over time.
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of words and suitable. Making things good with words.
Symbolism
Friendship, intimacy, trust. Represents friendship and bond.
Component Breakdown
speech + 宜
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
Other kanji with the same meaning
“friendship”
“intimacy”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 誼 mean in Japanese?
誼 means friendship, intimacy. Friendship - making things right with words. The warmth and obligation that grow between people over time.
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?
誼 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means friendship, intimacy. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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