Japanese symbol for “miracle”
奇跡
きせき
Romaji: kiseki
miracle; wonder; marvel
In Japanese, miracle is 奇跡, read きせき (kiseki).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- adj-no, n miracle; wonder; marvel
Written forms: 奇跡、奇蹟. Readings: きせき.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “miracle”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 驚異 | きょうい kyoui | wonder; miracle; amazement |
| ミラクル | ミラクル mirakuru | miracle |
| 利益 | りえき rieki | grace (of God, Buddha, etc., esp. as attained through rightful actions, prayer, adherence to one's faith, etc.); blessing; miracle |
| 妙 | みょう myou | wonder; mystery; miracle |
| 不可思議 | ふかしぎ fukashigi | mystery; something inexplicable; wonder |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 奇妙 | きみょう kimyou | strange; odd; peculiar |
| 怪奇 | かいき kaiki | bizarre; strange; weird |
| 奇襲 | きしゅう kishuu | surprise attack |
| 奇数 | きすう kisuu | odd number |
| 奇怪 | きかい kikai | strange; wonderful; weird |
| 足跡 | あしあと ashiato | footprints |
| 遺跡 | いせき iseki | (archeological) remains; ruins; relics |
| 追跡 | ついせき tsuiseki | chase; pursuit; tracking |
See also: Chinese symbol for “miracle”.
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