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亥
On'yomi
ガイ・カイ
GAI / KAI
Kun'yomi
い
i
sign of the hog · 9-11PM · twelfth sign of the Chinese zodiac
Details
Strokes6
Radical亠lid(2)
Stroke Order
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Strokes6
Cultural Context
Etymology
Pictograph of boar. Last of twelve zodiac signs.
Symbolism
Year of boar, zodiac, end. Represents year and cycle.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Year of the Boar
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
魯魚亥豕
ろぎょがいし
miswriting a word; using the wrong kanji to write a word; miswriting a word
Proverbs & Idioms
亥の子の日
いのこのひ
Day of the Boar
A festival day for eating mochi
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 亥 mean in Japanese?
亥 means sign of the hog, 9-11PM, twelfth sign of the Chinese zodiac.
How do you read 亥?
On'yomi: ガイ、カイ (GAI, KAI). Kun'yomi: い (i).
How many strokes does 亥 have?
亥 has 6 strokes. Its radical is 亠 (lid).
Is 亥 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 亥 (sign of the hog, 9-11PM, twelfth sign of the Chinese zodiac) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.