貴
precious · value · prize · esteem · honor
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of phonetic and shell. Expensive shell.
Symbolism
Precious, noble, valuable. Represents high value.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
貴賤上下
きせんしょうか
high and low; (people of) all ranks and classes; high and low
貴顕紳士
きけんしんし
gentlemen of (high) eminence; notables; dignitaries; gentlemen of (high) eminence
貴賤貧富
きせんひんぷ
high and low, and rich and poor; high and low, and rich and poor
貧富貴賤
ひんぷきせん
rich and poor, high and low; people of all ranks; rich and poor, high and low
富貴栄華
ふうきえいが
wealth, rank, and arrogant splendor; wealth, rank, and arrogant splendor
富貴浮雲
ふうきふうん
riches and honors are as fleeting as floating clouds; fortune and fame are here today, gone tomorrow; riches and honors are as fleeting as floating clouds
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 貴 mean in Japanese?
貴 means precious, value, prize, esteem, honor.
How do you read 貴?
On'yomi: キ (KI). Kun'yomi: たっと.い、とうと.い、たっと.ぶ、とうと.ぶ (tattoi, toutoi, tattobu, toutobu).
How many strokes does 貴 have?
貴 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 貝 (shell).
Is 貴 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 貴 (precious, value, prize, esteem, honor) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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