晴
clear up
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
sun + blue
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of sun and blue. Sun shining blue.
Symbolism
Fine weather, clear sky, clear up. Represents clear weather.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
晴耕雨読
せいこううどく
working in the field in fine weather and reading at home in rainy weather; living in quiet retirement dividing time between work and intellectual pursuits; working in the field in fine weather and reading at home in rainy weather
雨奇晴好
うきせいこう
scenery being beautiful in both rainy and sunny weather; scenery being beautiful in both rainy and sunny weather
晴好雨奇
せいこううき
the scenery being beautiful in both sunny and rainy weather; the scenery being beautiful in both sunny and rainy weather
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 晴 mean in Japanese?
晴 means clear up.
How do you read 晴?
On'yomi: セイ (SEI). Kun'yomi: は.れる、は.れ、は.れ-、-ば.れ、は.らす (hareru, hare, hare, bare, harasu).
How many strokes does 晴 have?
晴 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 日 (sun).
Is 晴 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 晴 (clear up) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.