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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of roof, heart, and dish. Heart at peace under roof.
Symbolism
Polite, peace, rather. Represents peace.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Peaceful days
Component Breakdown
寍 + 丁
Words & Expressions
Words written with 寧
Four-Character Compounds
安寧秩序
あんねいちつじょ
peace and order; law and order
懇切丁寧
こんせつていねい
kind, careful, and thorough (of an explanation, advice, etc.); thoughtful and scrupulous
丁寧懇切
ていねいこんせつ
kind, careful, and thorough (of an explanation, advice, etc.); thoughtful and scrupulous
Related Figures & Stories
一山一寧
Name contains 寧
Yishan Yining was a Chinese Buddhist monk who traveled to Japan.
WikipediaOther kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 寧 mean in Japanese?
寧 means rather, preferably, peaceful, quiet, tranquility.
How do you read 寧?
On'yomi: ネイ (NEI). Kun'yomi: むし.ろ (mushiro).
How many strokes does 寧 have?
寧 has 14 strokes. Its radical is 宀 (roof).
Is 寧 a good kanji for a tattoo?
寧 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means rather, preferably, peaceful, quiet, tranquility. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.