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What is the Kanji for 'Precious'? | 貴

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Precious', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Precious' is 貴.

    kanji

    貴

    Meaning

    Precious

    Reading

    kunyomiたっと

    tatto

    とうと

    touto

    onyomiき

    ki

    Parts

    中Center 貝Shellfish 一One

    Example Word

    貴方: you. The Japanese pronoun '貴方 (あなた)' is a polite and formal way to say 'you'. It is commonly used in situations where the speaker wants to show respect or maintain a certain level of formality. However, in modern Japanese, it can also be used between close acquaintances or in romantic contexts. For example: Where are you going?「貴方はどこに行きますか?」(あなたはどこにいきますか?). I love you「貴方を愛しています」(あなたをあいしています). Note that overusing 'あなた' can sometimes sound distant or impersonal, so it is often omitted when the subject is clear from context.

    Radical

    貝

    Stroke Count

    12

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    6

    Frequency

    371

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji 貴

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 3 parts:

    kanji

    中

    Meaning

    Center

    kanji

    貝

    Meaning

    Shellfish

    kanji

    一

    Meaning

    One

貴 As Part Of Other Kanji

This kanji appears as part of 2 other kanji:

    kanji

    潰

    Meaning

    Defile

    kanji

    遺

    Meaning

    Leave behind

Words Using 貴

This kanji is used in 5 words:

    word

    貴族

    Meaning

    Nobility

    word

    貴重品

    Meaning

    Valuables

    word

    貴方

    Meaning

    You

    word

    貴い

    Meaning

    Precious

    word

    貴重

    Meaning

    Precious

Kanji Related to 貴 Through the Part 中

These 6 kanji contain the part 中 as well.

    kanji

    仲

    Meaning

    Relationship

    kanji

    虫

    Meaning

    Insect

    kanji

    衷

    Meaning

    Inmost, Inner heart

    kanji

    沖

    Meaning

    Open sea

    kanji

    忠

    Meaning

    Loyalty

    kanji

    遣

    Meaning

    Use, Dispatch

Kanji Related to 貴 Through the Part 貝

These 37 kanji contain the part 貝 as well.

    kanji

    賠

    Meaning

    Compensate, Compensation

    kanji

    貢

    Meaning

    Tribute

    kanji

    貸

    Meaning

    Lend, Loan

    kanji

    貯

    Meaning

    Savings

    kanji

    鎖

    Meaning

    Chain

    kanji

    責

    Meaning

    Blame, Liability

    kanji

    販

    Meaning

    Sell

    kanji

    賜

    Meaning

    Grant, Deign to give

    kanji

    則

    Meaning

    Rule

    kanji

    買

    Meaning

    Buy

    kanji

    賓

    Meaning

    Guest, Vip

    kanji

    資

    Meaning

    Capital, Resources

    kanji

    負

    Meaning

    Defeat

    kanji

    貞

    Meaning

    Chastity

    kanji

    貧

    Meaning

    Poor

    kanji

    質

    Meaning

    Quality

    kanji

    購

    Meaning

    Purchase, Subscription

    kanji

    賂

    Meaning

    Bribe

    kanji

    賀

    Meaning

    Congratulate

    kanji

    貪

    Meaning

    Indulge in, Covet

    kanji

    敗

    Meaning

    Defeat

    kanji

    貨

    Meaning

    Goods, Freight

    kanji

    唄

    Meaning

    Shamisen song

    kanji

    賊

    Meaning

    Robber, Rebel

    kanji

    賭

    Meaning

    Gamble

    kanji

    賛

    Meaning

    Praise, Agree

    kanji

    財

    Meaning

    Wealth

    kanji

    賦

    Meaning

    Levy, Installment

    kanji

    賞

    Meaning

    Prize

    kanji

    員

    Meaning

    Member

    kanji

    賃

    Meaning

    Rent, Fare

    kanji

    贈

    Meaning

    Present, Presents

    kanji

    貼

    Meaning

    Paste

    kanji

    貫

    Meaning

    Pierce, Sushi counter

    kanji

    賢

    Meaning

    Wise, Clever

    kanji

    賄

    Meaning

    Bribe, Provide

    kanji

    費

    Meaning

    Expense

Kanji Related to 貴 Through the Part 一

These 53 kanji contain the part 一 as well.

    kanji

    豆

    Meaning

    Beans

    kanji

    三

    Meaning

    Three

    kanji

    拝

    Meaning

    Worship

    kanji

    七

    Meaning

    Seven

    kanji

    女

    Meaning

    Woman

    kanji

    丘

    Meaning

    Hill

    kanji

    二

    Meaning

    Two

    kanji

    口

    Meaning

    Mouth

    kanji

    獣

    Meaning

    Beast, Animal

    kanji

    大

    Meaning

    Big

    kanji

    百

    Meaning

    Hundred

    kanji

    行

    Meaning

    Go

    kanji

    合

    Meaning

    Fit, Match

    kanji

    賓

    Meaning

    Guest, Vip

    kanji

    来

    Meaning

    Come

    kanji

    旦

    Meaning

    Dawn

    kanji

    虫

    Meaning

    Insect

    kanji

    今

    Meaning

    Now

    kanji

    寸

    Meaning

    Measurement

    kanji

    黄

    Meaning

    Yellow

    kanji

    皿

    Meaning

    Plate

    kanji

    至

    Meaning

    Arrive, Climax

    kanji

    上

    Meaning

    Up

    kanji

    土

    Meaning

    Soil

    kanji

    互

    Meaning

    Mutual

    kanji

    十

    Meaning

    Ten

    kanji

    両

    Meaning

    Both

    kanji

    事

    Meaning

    Thing

    kanji

    万

    Meaning

    Ten thousand

    kanji

    王

    Meaning

    King

    kanji

    天

    Meaning

    Heaven

    kanji

    本

    Meaning

    Book, Origin

    kanji

    耳

    Meaning

    Ear

    kanji

    才

    Meaning

    Talent, Age (counter)

    kanji

    遣

    Meaning

    Use, Dispatch

    kanji

    丙

    Meaning

    Third, Third class

    kanji

    子

    Meaning

    Child

    kanji

    戸

    Meaning

    Door

    kanji

    丁

    Meaning

    Street

    kanji

    工

    Meaning

    Construction

    kanji

    光

    Meaning

    Light

    kanji

    武

    Meaning

    Military

    kanji

    同

    Meaning

    Same

    kanji

    下

    Meaning

    Down

    kanji

    寒

    Meaning

    Cold

    kanji

    西

    Meaning

    West

    kanji

    日

    Meaning

    Day, Sun

    kanji

    弐

    Meaning

    Two

    kanji

    正

    Meaning

    Correct

    kanji

    霊

    Meaning

    Spirits

    kanji

    鳥

    Meaning

    Bird

    kanji

    再

    Meaning

    Again, Twice

    kanji

    画

    Meaning

    Picture

Learn the Kanji 貴

Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.

What does 貴 mean?

貴 means 'Precious'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Sixth Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N1 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.