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街
On'yomi
ガイ・カイ
GAI / KAI
Kun'yomi
まち
machi
boulevard · street · town
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Stroke Order
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Strokes12
Component Breakdown
街=
彳圭亍
彳 + 圭 + 亍
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of go and jade. Road where people pass.
Symbolism
Street, shopping district, city. Represents busy street.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Under a great tree
Anime & Manga
Games
龍が如く
Yakuza(2005)
Developer: Sega
Action adventure set in downtown 'streets.'
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Four-Character Compounds
街談巷説
がいだんこうせつ
street gossips and idle rumors; street gossips and idle rumors
街談巷語
がいだんこうご
street gossips and idle rumors; hearsay; street gossips and idle rumors
柳巷花街
りゅうこうかがい
red-light district; pleasure quarter; red-light district
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 街 mean in Japanese?
街 means boulevard, street, town.
How do you read 街?
On'yomi: ガイ、カイ (GAI, KAI). Kun'yomi: まち (machi).
How many strokes does 街 have?
街 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 行 (go).
Is 街 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 街 (boulevard, street, town) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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