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On'yomi
KI

seasons

Details

Strokes8
Frequency#842
Radicalchild(3)

Stroke Order

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Strokes8

Component Breakdown

=

grain + child

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of grain and child. Child of grain, youngest.

Symbolism

Season, four seasons, time. Represents division of year.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • Expanse of the sea

Words & Expressions

Proverbs & Idioms

季節は巡る

きせつはめぐる

Seasons come around

Time cycles and change is inevitable

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 季 mean in Japanese?

季 means seasons.

How do you read 季?

On'yomi: キ (KI).

How many strokes does 季 have?

季 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 子 (child).

Is 季 a good kanji for a tattoo?

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