以
by means of · because · in view of · compared with
Details
Stroke Order
Cultural Context
Etymology
Shape of person holding something. Using, from.
Symbolism
Means, starting point, reason. Indicates standards in 'above' and 'below'.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Heart-to-heart communication
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
以心伝心
いしんでんしん
telepathy; tacit understanding; thought transference; telepathy
以毒制毒
いどくせいどく
using poisonous medication to control poison; fighting evil with evil; fighting fire with fire; using poisonous medication to control poison
開闢以来
かいびゃくいらい
since the beginning of the world; since the dawn of history; since the beginning of the world
以夷制夷
いいせいい
controlling foreigners by foreigners; playing one barbarian state against another; controlling foreigners by foreigners
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 以 mean in Japanese?
以 means by means of, because, in view of, compared with.
How do you read 以?
On'yomi: イ (I). Kun'yomi: もっ.て (motte).
How many strokes does 以 have?
以 has 5 strokes. Its radical is 人 (person).
Is 以 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 以 (by means of, because, in view of, compared with) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.