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On'yomi
KI

equestrian · riding on horses · counter for equestrians

Details

Strokes18
Frequency#1696
Radicalhorse(10)

Stroke Order

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Strokes18

Component Breakdown

=

horse + 奇

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of horse and strange. Strange sight of riding horse.

Symbolism

Knight, horseback, cavalry. Represents riding horse.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • Riding a horse

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

一騎当千

いっきとうせん

being a match for a thousand; being a mighty warrior (combatant, player); being a match for a thousand

Proverbs & Idioms

騎虎の勢い

きこのいきおい

Riding a tiger's momentum

Once started, one cannot stop midway

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 騎 mean in Japanese?

騎 means equestrian, riding on horses, counter for equestrians.

How do you read 騎?

On'yomi: キ (KI).

How many strokes does 騎 have?

騎 has 18 strokes. Its radical is 馬 (horse).

Is 騎 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 騎 (equestrian, riding on horses, counter for equestrians) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.