稽

consider, contemplate

JLPT N1 16 strokes

Kun'yomi: かんが.える・とど.める
On'yomi: ケイ

稽 means "consider, contemplate". It is a JLPT N1 kanji written in 16 strokes. It is read かんが.える・とど.める in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and ケイ in compounds (on'yomi). It is taught beyond elementary school (junior high and up).

稽 in example sentences

彼かれがとても滑稽こっけいな話はなしをしたので、私わたしたちはみんな笑わらった。

Kare ga totemo kokkei na hanashi o shitano de, watashitachi wa minna waratta.

He told us such a funny story that we all laughed.

Example sentences from the Tatoeba Project, licensed CC-BY 2.0 FR.

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Common questions

What does the kanji 稽 mean?: 稽 means "consider, contemplate". It is a JLPT N1 kanji.
How many strokes does 稽 have?: 稽 is written in 16 strokes.
How is 稽 read?: It is read かんが.える・とど.める in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and ケイ in compounds (on'yomi).
What JLPT level is 稽?: 稽 is a JLPT N1 kanji.

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