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稽
On'yomi
ケイ
KEI
Kun'yomi
かんが.える・とど.める
kangaeru / todomeru
think · consider
wisdom
Details
Strokes15
Frequency#2372
Radical禾grain(5)
Stroke Order
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Strokes15
Component Breakdown
稽=
禾尤旨
grain + 尤 + 旨
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of grain, outstanding, and purport. Thinking of old things.
Symbolism
Practice, funny, think. Represents thinking and learning.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Pondering thoughts
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
荒唐無稽
こうとうむけい
absurd; nonsensical; preposterous; absurd
滑稽洒脱
こっけいしゃだつ
smooth-talking and polished; witty; free, easy, and urbane; smooth-talking and polished
Proverbs & Idioms
稽古に暇なし
けいこにいとまなし
There is no end to practice
Training is never-ending