Kintsugi in Japanese
"kintsugi" is written as one word in Japanese. No single kanji carries the meaning on its own.
The characters below are the ones most often used to write "kintsugi" and related ideas.
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gold
Reading: kin
8 strokes
Where it comes from
Represents metal contained in earth. General term for minerals and metals.
What it carries
Wealth, value, Friday. Represents west and autumn in Five Elements philosophy.
Related kanji for "kintsugi"
継Details →漆Details →
kintsugi
kei · nature
Composed of thread and phonetic. Connecting thread.
kintsugi
shitsu
Composed of water and tree sap. Liquid from tree.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for kintsugi?
The most common kanji for "kintsugi" is 金, read as kin. It means gold. Related kanji: 継 (kintsugi), 漆 (kintsugi).
How many strokes does 金 have?
金 has 8 strokes.