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頃
On'yomi
ケイ・キョウ
KEI / KYOU
Kun'yomi
ころ・ごろ・しばら.く
koro / goro / shibaraku
time · about · toward
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of spoon and head. Tilting head.
Symbolism
About, recently, lately. Represents time period.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Flow of time
Component Breakdown
頃=
匕頁
匕 + head
Words & Expressions
Words written with 頃
日頃ひごろusual
近頃ちかごろlately
今頃いまごろabout now
年頃としごろapparent age
いつ頃いつごろabout when
Proverbs & Idioms
頃合いを見計らう
ころあいをみはからう
To wait for the right moment
Timing your action appropriately
Anime & Manga
ひぐらしのなく頃に
When They Cry
A well-known work with 頃 in its Japanese title.
うみねこのなく頃に
Umineko: When They Cry
A well-known work with 頃 in its Japanese title.
君が僕らを悪魔と呼んだ頃
Back When You Called Us Devils
A well-known work with 頃 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 頃 mean in Japanese?
頃 means time, about, toward.
How do you read 頃?
On'yomi: ケイ、キョウ (KEI, KYOU). Kun'yomi: ころ、ごろ、しばら.く (koro, goro, shibaraku).
How many strokes does 頃 have?
頃 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 頁 (page).
Is 頃 a good kanji for a tattoo?
頃 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means time, about, toward. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.