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Kanji for Journey
Japanese has more than one kanji connected to “journey”: 征、行. Each has its own feeling. Compare their meanings, readings and the names they appear in.
journey
To set out on a great journey or campaign.
8 strokes On reading セイ (sei) JLPT N1
Dictionary meanings: subjugate, attack the rebellious, collect taxes
Readings used for names on Nazuke: iku, sei, masa, yuki
In Japan it appears in about 268 given names in the JMnedict name dictionary, in both boys’ and girls’ names.
journey
To go and to act; a journey.
6 strokes On reading コウ、ギョウ、アン (kou, gyou, an) Kun reading いく、ゆく、ゆき (iku, yuku, yuki) JLPT N4
Dictionary meanings: going, journey, carry out, conduct, act
Readings used for names on Nazuke: iku, gyou, kou, michi, yuki, yuku
In Japan it appears in about 625 given names in the JMnedict name dictionary, in both boys’ and girls’ names.
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