既 — already

既 means “already”. It is a JLPT N1 kanji written with 10 strokes. On'yomi: キ (ki). Kun'yomi: すで(に) (sudeni).

既

How to remember 既

Parts: 艮 stubborn · 儿 legs

Don't confuse it with

• 慨

More in the “Time 1” set

• 紀
• 既
• 滞
• 暫
• 旬
• 即
• 瞬

Practise 既 free

Last updated 1 November 2026