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鯨
On'yomi
ゲイ
GEI
Kun'yomi
くじら
kujira
whale
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes19
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of fish and capital. Fish big like capital.
Symbolism
Whale, giant, ocean. Represents large sea creature.
Component Breakdown
鯨=
魚京
fish + 京
Words & Expressions
Words written with 鯨
捕鯨ほげいwhaling
鯨肉げいにくwhale meat
Four-Character Compounds
鯨飲馬食
げいいんばしょく
drinking like a fish and eating like a horse; eating mountains of food and drinking oceans of liquor
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 鯨 mean in Japanese?
鯨 means whale.
How do you read 鯨?
On'yomi: ゲイ (GEI). Kun'yomi: くじら (kujira).
How many strokes does 鯨 have?
鯨 has 19 strokes. Its radical is 魚 (fish).
Is 鯨 a good kanji for a tattoo?
鯨 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means whale. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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