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On'yomi
カ・ケ
KA / KE
Kun'yomi
あたい
atai

value · price

Details

Strokes8
Frequency#250
Radicalperson(2)
Old Form

Stroke Order

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Strokes8

Component Breakdown

=

person + 覀

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of person and west. Person evaluating.

Symbolism

Value, price, evaluation. Represents importance of things.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • Finding value

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

過小評価

かしょうひょうか

underestimation; undervaluation; underestimation

過大評価

かだいひょうか

overestimation; overrating; overvaluing; overestimation

希少価値

きしょうかち

scarcity value; rarity value; preciousness; scarcity value

利用価値

りようかち

utility value; utility value

Proverbs & Idioms

価値観の違い

かちかんのちがい

Different values

Fundamental differences in beliefs

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 価 mean in Japanese?

価 means value, price.

How do you read 価?

On'yomi: カ、ケ (KA, KE). Kun'yomi: あたい (atai).

How many strokes does 価 have?

価 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 人 (person).

Is 価 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 価 (value, price) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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