This is the 3205th most frequent Japanese word.

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"圭" is a Japanese Kanji meaning "jade tablet" or "gemstone," often symbolizing purity or high rank.


In this sentence, '圭' serves as a proper noun and represents a personal name.

圭は日本語を勉強しています。

Kei is studying Japanese.


Here, '圭' refers to a historical jade tablet used symbolically in ancient China.

古代の中国では、圭は貴族の象徴とされました。

In ancient China, kei was considered a symbol of nobility.


The word '圭' in this context refers to an object, specifically a jade item used ceremonially.

彼は圭を持って祭りに参加しました。

He participated in the festival holding a kei.