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憬
On'yomi
ケイ
KEI
Kun'yomi
あこが.れる
akogareru
yearn for · aspire to · admire
Details
Strokes15
Radical心heart(4)
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Strokes15
Component Breakdown
憬=
忄景
heart + 景
Cultural Context
Etymology
Combines 'heart' (忄) with 'scenery' (景), representing being attracted to and longing for beautiful scenes.
Symbolism
Symbolizes longing, dreams, and hope. Represents hearts drawn toward unseen ideals.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Years passing
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 憬 mean in Japanese?
憬 means yearn for, aspire to, admire.
How do you read 憬?
On'yomi: ケイ (KEI). Kun'yomi: あこが.れる (akogareru).
How many strokes does 憬 have?
憬 has 15 strokes. Its radical is 心 (heart).
Is 憬 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 憬 (yearn for, aspire to, admire) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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