凌
endure · keep (rain)out · stave off · tide over · defy · slight · surpass
Details
Description
Endure - to come through cold and hardship without giving way. Outlasting, and surpassing.
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Combines 'ice' (冫) with 'exceed' (夌), representing surpassing harshly like ice—to overcome and transcend.
Symbolism
Symbolizes transcendence, overcoming, and severity. Represents strength to rise above difficulties and cold-blooded victory.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Quietness of a rainy day
Component Breakdown
冫 + 夌
Words & Expressions
Words written with 凌
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 凌 mean in Japanese?
凌 means endure, keep (rain)out, stave off, tide over, defy, slight, surpass. Endure - to come through cold and hardship without giving way. Outlasting, and surpassing.
How do you read 凌?
On'yomi: リョウ (RYOU). Kun'yomi: しの.ぐ (shinogu).
How many strokes does 凌 have?
凌 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 冫 (ice).
Is 凌 a good kanji for a tattoo?
凌 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means endure, keep (rain)out, stave off, tide over, defy, slight, surpass. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.