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魁
On'yomi
カイ
KAI
Kun'yomi
さきがけ・かしら
sakigake / kashira
charging ahead of others
Details
Strokes14
Frequency#2108
Radical鬼ghost(10)
Stroke Order
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Strokes14
Component Breakdown
魁=
鬼斗
demon + 斗
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of ghost and measure. Standing at front like ghost.
Symbolism
Pioneer, outstanding, first. Represents one who leads.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
容貌魁偉
ようぼうかいい
(a man) having a commanding face and a powerful physique; (a man) having a commanding face and a powerful physique
Proverbs & Idioms
魁は百足の虫のごとし
さきがけはむかでのごとし
The pioneer is like a centipede
Those who lead face many challenges like a centipede with many legs