Kanji 貴: precious, value, prize, esteem, honor
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Kanji 貴: precious, value, prize, esteem, honor. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 貴
precious, value, prize, esteem, honor
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
Shells (貝) served as currency in ancient times. This character depicts placing money in the middle (中) of one's most prized possessions to keep it safe, symbolizing that something is precious or noble. It is commonly used in words like 'noble' and 'precious'.
