←Back
幾
On'yomi
キ
KI
Kun'yomi
いく-・いく.つ・いく.ら
iku / ikutsu / ikura
how many · how much · how far · how long · some · several
Details
Stroke Order
Loading...
Strokes12
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of thread and guard. Several threads.
Symbolism
Geometry, how many, quantity. Represents questioning number.
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
幾山河を越えて
いくやまかわをこえて
Crossing many mountains and rivers
Overcoming numerous obstacles and challenges
Poetry
和歌（百人一首） (Waka (Hyakunin Isshu))
淡路島 かよふ千鳥の 鳴く声に 幾夜ねざめぬ 須磨の関守
Poem #78 from Hyakunin Isshu
源兼昌源兼昌
UnknownFrequently Asked Questions
What does 幾 mean in Japanese?
幾 means how many, how much, how far, how long, some, several.
How do you read 幾?
On'yomi: キ (KI). Kun'yomi: いく-、いく.つ、いく.ら (iku, ikutsu, ikura).
How many strokes does 幾 have?
幾 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 幺 (short thread).
Is 幾 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 幾 (how many, how much, how far, how long, some, several) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
Explore by meaning:kanji for some · kanji for several