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Cultural Context
Etymology
Combines 'person' (亻) with 'fire' (尞), representing companions gathered around the same fire—colleagues.
Symbolism
Symbolizes colleagues, work companions, and cooperative relationships. Represents bonds among people working toward the same goal.
Component Breakdown
僚=
亻尞
person + 尞
Words & Expressions
Words written with 僚
幕僚ばくりょうstaff
僚友りょうゆうworkmate
同僚どうりょうcoworker
官僚かんりょうbureaucrat
閣僚かくりょうcabinet ministers
Anime & Manga
氷属性男子とクールな同僚女子
The Ice Guy and His Cool Female Colleague
A well-known work with 僚 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 僚 mean in Japanese?
僚 means colleague, official, companion.
How do you read 僚?
On'yomi: リョウ (RYOU).
How many strokes does 僚 have?
僚 has 14 strokes. Its radical is 人 (person).
Is 僚 a good kanji for a tattoo?
僚 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means colleague, official, companion. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.