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期
On'yomi
キ・ゴ
KI / GO
period · time · date · term
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes12
Component Breakdown
期=
其月
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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