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On'yomi
ケイ
KEI
Kun'yomi
いまし.める
imashimeru

admonish · commandment

Details

Strokes19
Frequency#366
Radicalspeech(7)

Stroke Order

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Strokes19

Component Breakdown

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敬 + speech

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of respect and words. Respectful warning words.

Symbolism

Police, warning, security. Represents warning.

Words & Expressions

Proverbs & Idioms

警戒は怠るな

けいかいはおこたるな

Do not neglect vigilance

Stay alert and never let your guard down

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 警 mean in Japanese?

警 means admonish, commandment.

How do you read 警?

On'yomi: ケイ (KEI). Kun'yomi: いまし.める (imashimeru).

How many strokes does 警 have?

警 has 19 strokes. Its radical is 言 (speech).

Is 警 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 警 (admonish, commandment) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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