貴
貴·precious, valuable, noble
- On-yomi
- キ
- Kun-yomi
- とうと(い)たっと(い)
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Stroke order
Write it in this order; the numbers mark where each stroke starts.
Common words
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 貴重 | きちょう | precious, valuable |
| 貴族 | きぞく | nobility, aristocrat |
| 貴金属 | ききんぞく | precious metal |
| 兄貴 | あにき | big brother, boss (informal) |
Example sentences
留学で貴重な経験ができた。
りゅうがくできちょうなけいけんができた。
I gained a valuable experience through studying abroad.
貴社のますますのご発展をお祈りします。
きしゃのますますのごはってんをおいのりします。
We wish your company continued success.
昔この城には貴族が住んでいた。
むかしこのしろにはきぞくがすんでいた。
Long ago nobles lived in this castle.
Similar-looking kanji
Do not confuse these on the exam.
Common mistakes
- 貴社 (きしゃ) in letters vs 御社 (おんしゃ) in speech — the written form is 貴社
- とうとい/たっとい are literary; in ordinary Japanese 貴重な does this job
Memory aid
Picture it
貝, the money shell, sits underneath: whatever is piled on top of money is the precious, high-value thing.
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