経
sutra · longitude · pass thru · expire · warp
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
thread + 圣
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of thread and phonetic. Straight thread.
Symbolism
Experience, economy, sutra. Represents passing through.
Spiritual Meaning
Buddhist scriptures. Sutra reading and copying are forms of spiritual practice touching Buddha's teachings through scriptures.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Era of war
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
四書五経
ししょごきょう
the Four Books and Five Classics of Confucianism; the Nine Chinese Classics; the Four Books and Five Classics of Confucianism
経世済民
けいせいさいみん
governing a nation and providing relief to people; governing a nation and providing relief to people
経国済民
けいこくさいみん
governing a nation and providing relief to people; governing a nation and providing relief to people
Proverbs & Idioms
経験に勝る教師なし
けいけんにまさるきょうしなし
No teacher surpasses experience
The best learning comes from doing
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 経 mean in Japanese?
経 means sutra, longitude, pass thru, expire, warp.
How do you read 経?
On'yomi: ケイ、キョウ、キン (KEI, KYOU, KIN). Kun'yomi: へ.る、た.つ、たていと、はか.る、のり (heru, tatsu, tateito, hakaru, nori).
How many strokes does 経 have?
経 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 糸 (silk).
Is 経 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 経 (sutra, longitude, pass thru, expire, warp) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.