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On'yomi
KI
Kun'yomi
みやこ
miyako

capital · suburbs of capital

Details

Strokes15
Frequency#1683
Radicalfield(5)

Stroke Order

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Strokes15

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of field and several. Fields around capital.

Symbolism

Kinki, capital, center. Represents area around capital.

Words & Expressions

Proverbs & Idioms

畿内は王城の地

きないはおうじょうのち

The home provinces are royal lands

The capital region holds special significance

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 畿 mean in Japanese?

畿 means capital, suburbs of capital.

How do you read 畿?

On'yomi: キ (KI). Kun'yomi: みやこ (miyako).

How many strokes does 畿 have?

畿 has 15 strokes. Its radical is 田 (field).

Is 畿 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 畿 (capital, suburbs of capital) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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