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冴
On'yomi
ゴ・コ
GO / KO
Kun'yomi
さ.える・こお.る・ひ.える
saeru / kooru / hieru
be clear · serene · cold · skilful
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of ice and fang. Sharp like ice.
Symbolism
Clear, sharp, cold. Represents clarity.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Good old days
Component Breakdown
冴=
冫牙
冫 + 牙
Words & Expressions
Words written with 冴
冴えるさえるbe alert
Proverbs & Idioms
冴え渡る月
さえわたるつき
A brilliantly clear moon
The moon shining with crystalline clarity
Anime & Manga
冴えない彼女の育てかた
Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend
A well-known work with 冴 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
“be clear”
“serene”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 冴 mean in Japanese?
冴 means be clear, serene, cold, skilful.
How do you read 冴?
On'yomi: ゴ、コ (GO, KO). Kun'yomi: さ.える、こお.る、ひ.える (saeru, kooru, hieru).
How many strokes does 冴 have?
冴 has 7 strokes. Its radical is 冫 (ice).
Is 冴 a good kanji for a tattoo?
冴 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means be clear, serene, cold, skilful. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.