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企
On'yomi
キ
KI
Kun'yomi
くわだ.てる・たくら.む
kuwadateru / takuramu
undertake · scheme · design · attempt · plan
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes6
Component Breakdown
企=
人止
person + stop
Cultural Context
Etymology
Shape of person on tiptoes. Planning something.
Symbolism
Enterprise, project, plan. Represents intention toward goal.
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
企み多ければ窮す
くわだておおければきゅうす
Too many schemes lead to failure
Over-planning can result in deadlock
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 企 mean in Japanese?
企 means undertake, scheme, design, attempt, plan.
How do you read 企?
On'yomi: キ (KI). Kun'yomi: くわだ.てる、たくら.む (kuwadateru, takuramu).
How many strokes does 企 have?
企 has 6 strokes. Its radical is 人 (person).
Is 企 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 企 (undertake, scheme, design, attempt, plan) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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