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階
On'yomi
カイ
KAI
Kun'yomi
きざはし
kizahashi
storey · stair · counter for storeys of a building
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes12
Component Breakdown
階=
阝皆
hill + 皆
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of hill and all. Steps everyone climbs.
Symbolism
Stairs, level, stage. Represents levels and progress.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Building a structure
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
位階勲等
いかいくんとう
court rank and honors; court rank and honours; court rank and honors
特権階級
とっけんかいきゅう
privileged class; privileged class
Proverbs & Idioms
階を上るには一段ずつ
きざはしをのぼるにはいちだんずつ
Climb stairs one step at a time
Progress should be made steadily, step by step
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 階 mean in Japanese?
階 means storey, stair, counter for storeys of a building.
How do you read 階?
On'yomi: カイ (KAI). Kun'yomi: きざはし (kizahashi).
How many strokes does 階 have?
階 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 阜 (mound).
Is 階 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 階 (storey, stair, counter for storeys of a building) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.