貴
precious · value · prize · esteem · honor
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of phonetic and shell. Expensive shell.
Symbolism
Precious, noble, valuable. Represents high value.
Words & Expressions
Words written with 貴
Four-Character Compounds
貴賤上下
きせんしょうか
high and low; (people of) all ranks and classes
貴顕紳士
きけんしんし
gentlemen of (high) eminence; notables; dignitaries
貴賤貧富
きせんひんぷ
high and low, and rich and poor
貧富貴賤
ひんぷきせん
rich and poor, high and low; people of all ranks
富貴栄華
ふうきえいが
wealth, rank, and arrogant splendor
富貴浮雲
ふうきふうん
riches and honors are as fleeting as floating clouds; fortune and fame are here today, gone tomorrow
Anime & Manga
世界最高の暗殺者、異世界貴族に転生する
The World's Finest Assassin Gets Reincarnated in Another World as an Aristocrat
A well-known work with 貴 in its Japanese title.
転生貴族の異世界冒険録 〜自重を知らない神々の使徒〜
The Aristocrat’s Otherworldly Adventure: Serving Gods Who Go Too Far
A well-known work with 貴 in its Japanese title.
転生貴族、鑑定スキルで成り上がる
As a Reincarnated Aristocrat, I'll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the World
A well-known work with 貴 in its Japanese title.
貴族転生 ～恵まれた生まれから最強の力を得る～
Noble Reincarnation: Born Blessed, So I'll Obtain Ultimate Power
A well-known work with 貴 in its Japanese title.
没落予定の貴族だけど、暇だったから魔法を極めてみた
I’m a Noble on the Brink of Ruin, So I Might as Well Try Mastering Magic
A well-known work with 貴 in its Japanese title.
Related Figures & Stories
高階貴子
Name contains 貴
Takashina no Takako , also known as the mother of the Honorary Grand Minister or as Kō no Naishi , was a Japanese waka poet of the mid-Heian period.
Wikipedia島津貴久
Name contains 貴
Shimazu Takahisa , a son of Shimazu Tadayoshi, was a daimyō during Japan's Sengoku period.
Wikipedia麻貴
Name contains 貴
Ma Gui was the general of the armies of the Ming Dynasty between 1589 and 1610.
WikipediaOther kanji with the same meaning
“precious”
“prize”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 貴 mean in Japanese?
貴 means precious, value, prize, esteem, honor.
How do you read 貴?
On'yomi: キ (KI). Kun'yomi: たっと.い、とうと.い、たっと.ぶ、とうと.ぶ (tattoi, toutoi, tattobu, toutobu).
How many strokes does 貴 have?
貴 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 貝 (shell).
Is 貴 a good kanji for a tattoo?
貴 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means precious, value, prize, esteem, honor. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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