希
hope · beg · request · pray · beseech · Greece · dilute (acid) · rare · few · phenomenal
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
㐅 + 布
Cultural Context
Etymology
Shape of cloth and crossing threads. Rare textile.
Symbolism
Hope, rare, wish. Represents rare and desired things.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Embracing hope
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
希少価値
きしょうかち
scarcity value; rarity value; preciousness; scarcity value
Proverbs & Idioms
希望は人の灯
きぼうはひとのともしび
Hope is a person's light
Hope keeps people going through dark times
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 希 mean in Japanese?
希 means hope, beg, request, pray, beseech, Greece, dilute (acid), rare, few, phenomenal.
How do you read 希?
On'yomi: キ、ケ (KI, KE). Kun'yomi: まれ、こいねが.う (mare, koinegau).
How many strokes does 希 have?
希 has 7 strokes. Its radical is 巾 (cloth).
Is 希 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 希 (hope, beg, request, pray, beseech, Greece, dilute (acid), rare, few, phenomenal) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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