魁
charging ahead of others
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of ghost and measure. Standing at front like ghost.
Symbolism
Pioneer, outstanding, first. Represents one who leads.
Component Breakdown
demon + 斗
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
容貌魁偉
ようぼうかいい
(a man) having a commanding face and a powerful physique
Proverbs & Idioms
魁は百足の虫のごとし
さきがけはむかでのごとし
The pioneer is like a centipede
Those who lead face many challenges like a centipede with many legs
Anime & Manga
魁!!クロマティ高校
Cromartie High School
A well-known work with 魁 in its Japanese title.
Related Figures & Stories
東山魁夷
Name contains 魁
Kaii Higashiyama was a Japanese writer and artist particularly renowned for his Nihonga style paintings.
WikipediaFrequently Asked Questions
What does 魁 mean in Japanese?
魁 means charging ahead of others.
How do you read 魁?
On'yomi: カイ (KAI). Kun'yomi: さきがけ、かしら (sakigake, kashira).
How many strokes does 魁 have?
魁 has 14 strokes. Its radical is 鬼 (ghost).
Is 魁 a good kanji for a tattoo?
魁 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means charging ahead of others. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.