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市
On'yomi
シ
SHI
Kun'yomi
いち
ichi
market · city · town
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes5
Component Breakdown
市=
亠巾
亠 + 巾
Cultural Context
Etymology
Shape of market with flag raised. Place of commerce.
Symbolism
Market, city, citizen. Represents economy and urban life.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Bustle of the city
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
門前成市
もんぜんせいし
having a constant stream of visitors; being thronged with callers; having a constant stream of visitors
市井無頼
しせいぶらい
urban villain; street hoodlum; urban villain
Proverbs & Idioms
市場は正直
いちばはしょうじき
The market is honest
Market prices reflect reality
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 市 mean in Japanese?
市 means market, city, town.
How do you read 市?
On'yomi: シ (SHI). Kun'yomi: いち (ichi).
How many strokes does 市 have?
市 has 5 strokes. Its radical is 巾 (cloth).
Is 市 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 市 (market, city, town) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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