Sparkle in Japanese
"sparkle" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
4 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "sparkle". The most common choice is shown first.
Top pick
sparkle, clear, crystal
Reading: shou
12 strokes · beautiful
Where it comes from
Shape of three suns. Shining crystal.
What it carries
Crystal, quartz, transparent. Represents crystal.
Related kanji for "sparkle"
sparkle
you
Combines 'light' (光) with 'brilliant' (翟), representing strong radiance and glory. Indicates dazzling brightness like the sun.
sparkle
ki
Composed of light and army. Light shining like military flag.
sparkle of jewelry(also: crystal)
ei · beautiful
Composed of jade and brilliant. Sparkle of jade.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for sparkle?
The most common kanji for "sparkle" is 晶, read as shou. It means sparkle, clear, crystal. Related kanji: 耀 (sparkle), 輝 (sparkle), 瑛 (sparkle of jewelry).
How many strokes does 晶 have?
晶 has 12 strokes.