Readings: キ (Onyomi), いく (Kunyomi)
Meaning: how many, several, some
The kanji 幾 is said to represent a small, intricate pattern or a small amount of thread, leading to the meaning of “small quantity,” “how many,” or “almost.” It evolved from ancient forms.
View JLPT N3 Kanji ListHow to Write – Stroke Order
The kanji 幾 has 11 strokes. Start with the top left component (幺) which resembles a “幺” radical. Then the right component (戈), starting with the vertical stroke. Pay attention to the order and direction of each stroke for proper formation.
Kanji Details
| Radical | 幺 (いとがしら) |
|---|---|
| Strokes | 11 |
| JLPT Level | N3 |
| Grade | S |
Readings with English Transcription
Onyomi (Chinese readings)
- キ (Ki)
Kunyomi (Japanese readings)
- いく (iku)
Common Words Using 幾
Onyomi Readings
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 幾何 | きか | geometry |
| 幾何学 | きかがく | geometry (as a field of study) |
| 幾何級数 | きかきゅうすう | geometric progression |
| 幾何学的 | きかがくてき | geometric (adjectival) |
| 幾何平均 | きかへいきん | geometric mean |
| 幾何数列 | きかすうれつ | geometric sequence |
| 幾何図形 | きかずけい | geometric figure |
| 幾何構造 | きかこうぞう | geometric structure |
| 幾何模様 | きかもよう | geometric pattern |
| 幾何量 | きかりょう | geometric quantity |
Kunyomi Readings
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 幾つ | いくつ | how many, how old |
| 幾ら | いくら | how much, how many |
| 幾らか | いくらか | somewhat, a little, some |
| 幾度 | いくど | how many times, several times |
| 幾多 | いくた | many, numerous |
| 幾年 | いくとせ | how many years, several years |
| 幾日 | いくにち | how many days, what date |
| 幾分 | いくぶん | somewhat, a portion |
| 幾通り | いくとおり | how many ways, several ways |
| 幾重 | いくえ | how many layers, several layers |
Example Sentences
Japanese: この部屋には椅子が幾つありますか？
Kana: このへやにはいすがいくつありますか？
Romaji: Kono heya ni wa isu ga ikutsu arimasu ka?
English: How many chairs are there in this room?
Japanese: この本は幾らですか？
Kana: このほんはいくらですか？
Romaji: Kono hon wa ikura desu ka?
English: How much is this book?
Japanese: 彼は幾らか疲れているようだ。
Kana: かれはいくらかつかれているようだ。
Romaji: Kare wa ikuraka tsukarete iru you da.
English: He seems a little tired.
Japanese: 彼は幾度も日本を訪れている。
Kana: かれはいくどもにほんをおとずれている。
Romaji: Kare wa ikudo mo Nihon o otozurete iru.
English: He has visited Japan several times.
Japanese: 世界には幾多の言語が存在する。
Kana: せかいにはいくたのげんごがそんざいする。
Romaji: Sekai ni wa ikuta no gengo ga sonzai suru.
English: There are numerous languages in the world.
Japanese: 私たちは幾年もの間、会っていなかった。
Kana: わたしたちはいくとせものあいだ、あっていなかった。
Romaji: Watashitachi wa ikutose mono aida, atte inakatta.
English: We hadn’t met for several years.
Japanese: パリまで幾日かかりますか？
Kana: パリまでいくにちかかりますか？
Romaji: Pari made ikunichi kakarimasu ka?
English: How many days does it take to Paris?
Japanese: 彼の話は幾分真実だ。
Kana: かれのはなしはいくぶんしんじつだ。
Romaji: Kare no hanashi wa ikubun shinjitsu da.
English: His story is partially true.
Japanese: この問題には幾通りもの解決策がある。
Kana: このもんだいにはいくとおりものかいけつさくがある。
Romaji: Kono mondai ni wa ikutōri mono kaiketsusaku ga aru.
English: There are several ways to solve this problem.
Japanese: 彼女は幾重にも重ね着をしていた。
Kana: かのじょはいくえにもかさねぎをしていた。
Romaji: Kanojo wa ikue ni mo kasanegi o shite ita.
English: She was wearing many layers of clothes.
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