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On'yomi
エイ
EI
Kun'yomi
あき.らか
akiraka

intelligence · imperial

elegant

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睿 + 又

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of eye, hole, and net. Wisdom to see deeply.

Symbolism

Wisdom, sage, emperor. Represents deep wisdom.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • Seeking wisdom

Words & Expressions

Proverbs & Idioms

叡智を絞る

えいちをしぼる

To squeeze out wisdom

To use all of ones intelligence