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駅
On'yomi
エキ
EKI
station
Details
Stroke Order
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of '馬' (horse) and '尺'. Originally horse relay stations, now transportation hubs.
Symbolism
Travel, meetings and partings, life transitions. Symbolizes Japan's railway culture.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Meeting at the station
Component Breakdown
駅=
馬尺
horse + 尺
Words & Expressions
Words written with 駅
駅伝えきでんpost horse
宿駅しゅくえきpost station
駅員えきいんstation staff
駅長えきちょうstation master
駅前えきまえin front of a station
Proverbs & Idioms
駅伝の如く
えきでんのごとく
Like a relay race
Passing the baton from one to another
Anime & Manga
電車男
Train Man
Love story of meeting at a 'station'/on a train. True story from 2ch.
Games
電車でGO!
Densha de GO!(1996)
Developer: Taito
Train driving simulation accurately stopping at 'stations.'
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 駅 mean in Japanese?
駅 means station.
How do you read 駅?
On'yomi: エキ (EKI).
How many strokes does 駅 have?
駅 has 14 strokes. Its radical is 馬 (horse).
Is 駅 a good kanji for a tattoo?
駅 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means station. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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