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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of gold and silk. Fabric with gold thread.
Symbolism
Brocade picture, glory, beautiful. Represents gorgeous fabric.
Component Breakdown
metal + 帛
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
錦上添花
きんじょうてんか
adding a crowning touch of beauty (to); giving added luster (to); crowning beauty (honor, grace) with even greater glory
錦衣玉食
きんいぎょくしょく
beautiful clothes and fine food; life of luxury
Proverbs & Idioms
故郷に錦を飾る
こきょうににしきをかざる
To return home in glory
To come back to one's hometown successful
Poetry
あらし吹く み室の山の もみぢ葉は 竜田の川の 錦なりけり
Poem #69 from Hyakunin Isshu
Related Figures & Stories
新見錦
Name contains 錦
Niimi Nishiki was born in Mito-han . He was a master of the Shintomunen-ryu swordsmanship style.
WikipediaFrequently Asked Questions
What does 錦 mean in Japanese?
錦 means brocade, fine dress, honors.
How do you read 錦?
On'yomi: キン (KIN). Kun'yomi: にしき (nishiki).
How many strokes does 錦 have?
錦 has 16 strokes. Its radical is 金 (gold).
Is 錦 a good kanji for a tattoo?
錦 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means brocade, fine dress, honors. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.