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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of comet and heart. Heart shining like comet.
Symbolism
Wisdom, intelligence, enlightenment. Represents deep wisdom.
Spiritual Meaning
Buddhist wisdom alongside Prajñā. Insight to see through to essence of things; "wisdom eye" is the spiritual eye discerning truth.
Component Breakdown
彗 + heart
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
慧眼を持つ
けいがんをもつ
To have a discerning eye
Having the wisdom to see through to the truth
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 慧 mean in Japanese?
慧 means wise.
How do you read 慧?
On'yomi: ケイ、エ (KEI, E). Kun'yomi: さとい (satoi).
How many strokes does 慧 have?
慧 has 15 strokes. Its radical is 心 (heart).
Is 慧 a good kanji for a tattoo?
慧 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means wise. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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