冷
cool · cold (beer, person) · chill
Details
Description
Cold - ice and clear air. Low temperature, and the composure of someone who does not warm to you.
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Combines 'ice' (冫) with 'clear' (令), representing low temperature like ice and cold emotions.
Symbolism
Symbolizes coldness, composure, and emotionlessness. Represents low temperature and rational judgment devoid of emotion.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Good old days
Component Breakdown
冫 + 令
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
沈着冷静
ちんちゃくれいせい
calm, cool, and collected; level and calm
冷汗三斗
れいかんさんと
breaking into cold sweat when one is very embarrassed or scared
冷酷無情
れいこくむじょう
cruel and heartless; merciless; implacable
冷酷無残
れいこくむざん
cruel and heartless; merciless; implacable
冷静沈着
れいせいちんちゃく
calm, cool, and collected; level and calm
冷暖自知
れいだんじち
spiritual enlightenment only comes through personal experience
Anime & Manga
傷物語〈Ⅲ冷血篇〉
Kizumonogatari Part 3: Reiketsu
A well-known work with 冷 in its Japanese title.
Related Figures & Stories
冷泉天皇
Name contains 冷
Emperor Reizei was the 63rd emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 冷 mean in Japanese?
冷 means cool, cold (beer, person), chill. Cold - ice and clear air. Low temperature, and the composure of someone who does not warm to you.
How do you read 冷?
On'yomi: レイ (REI). Kun'yomi: つめ.たい、ひ.える、ひ.や、ひ.ややか、ひ.やす、ひ.やかす、さ.める、さ.ます (tsumetai, hieru, hiya, hiyayaka, hiyasu, hiyakasu, sameru, samasu).
How many strokes does 冷 have?
冷 has 7 strokes. Its radical is 冫 (ice).
Is 冷 a good kanji for a tattoo?
冷 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means cool, cold (beer, person), chill. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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