Kanji

What does the kanji 維 mean?

維 means maintaining, holding together; fiber, thread. On'yomi イ.

Quick facts
On'yomiイ
Strokes14
Main radical糸
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N1
On'yomi イ
N1 · estimated, JLPT framework14 strokes

maintaining, holding together; fiber, thread

Memory hook

The cord (糸) tying the bird (隹) in one place — MAINTAIN, FIBRE.

Stroke order · 14 strokes

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Common words

  • 維持いじmaintenance, upkeep
  • 繊維せんいfiber; textiles

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Data sources and licences

English meanings, On/Kun readings, stroke counts: KANJIDIC2 — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Components: KRADFILE (EDRDG). Stroke order: KanjiVG (Ulrich Apel), licensed CC BY-SA 3.0. Mnemonics written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

N5–N1 levels on this page are estimates based on the JLPT framework, drawn from community benchmarks. GoMe Nihongo is not affiliated with the Japan Foundation or JEES, which administer the JLPT.