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Component Breakdown
騎=
馬奇
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.