Japanese symbol for “willing”
気さく
きさく
Romaji: kisaku
friendly; openhearted; sociable; amiable
In Japanese, willing is 気さく, read きさく (kisaku).
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-na friendly; openhearted; sociable; amiable; good-humored; good-humoured
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “willing”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 気持ちいい | きもちいい kimochiii | agreeable; frank; open |
| 厭わない | いとわない itowanai | willing; ready (to make a sacrifice, die, etc.); not minding |
| 吝かでない | やぶさかでない yabusakadenai | ready (to do); willing |
| 吝かではない | やぶさかではない yabusakadehanai | ready (to do); willing |
| 気持ちがいい | きもちがいい kimochigaii | agreeable; frank; open |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 気持ち | きもち kimochi | feeling; sensation; mood |
| 人気 | にんき ninki | popularity; public favor |
| 気分 | きぶん kibun | feeling; mood |
| 元気 | げんき genki | lively; full of spirit; energetic |
| 電気 | でんき denki | electricity |
| 雰囲気 | ふんいき fun'iki | atmosphere; mood; ambience |
See also: Chinese symbol for “willing”.
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