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On'yomi
キ・ゴ
KI / GO

period · time · date · term

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Strokes12
Frequency#117
Radicalmoon(4)

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Strokes12

Component Breakdown

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其 + moon

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of that and moon. Moon's cycle.

Symbolism

Period, expectation, time. Represents division of time.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • Flow of time

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

一期一会

いちごいちえ

once-in-a-lifetime encounter; uniquely precious experience; one lifetime, one meeting; once-in-a-lifetime encounter

時期尚早

じきしょうそう

premature; premature

期待外れ

きたいはずれ

Falling short of expectations; Disappointing

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 期 mean in Japanese?

期 means period, time, date, term.

How do you read 期?

On'yomi: キ、ゴ (KI, GO).

How many strokes does 期 have?

期 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 月 (moon).

Is 期 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 期 (period, time, date, term) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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