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晶

On'yomi
ショウ
SHOU

sparkle · clear · crystal

Details

Strokes12
Frequency#1613
Radical日sun(4)

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Strokes12

Cultural Context

Etymology

Shape of three suns. Shining crystal.

Symbolism

Crystal, quartz, transparent. Represents crystal.

Component Breakdown

晶=
日昍

sun + 昍

Words & Expressions

Words written with 晶

水晶すいしょうcrystal
液晶えきしょうliquid crystal
結晶けっしょうcrystallisation

Proverbs & Idioms

水晶のように透明

すいしょうのようにとうめい

Transparent like crystal

Extremely clear and pure

Anime & Manga

劇場版ポケットモンスター 結晶塔の帝王 ENTEI

Pokémon 3: The Movie

Anime

A well-known work with 晶 in its Japanese title.

シュタインズ・ゲート ゼロ 結晶多形のバレンタイン

Steins;Gate 0: Valentine's of Crystal Polymorphism -Bittersweet Intermedio-

Anime

A well-known work with 晶 in its Japanese title.

Related Figures & Stories

与謝野晶子

Akiko Yosano1878–1942

Name contains 晶

Yosano Shō ; 7 December 1878 – 29 May 1942), known by her pen name Yosano Akiko aꜜ.kʲi̥.ko]), was a Japanese author, poet, feminist, pacifist, and…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 晶 mean in Japanese?

晶 means sparkle, clear, crystal.

How do you read 晶?

On'yomi: ショウ (SHOU).

How many strokes does 晶 have?

晶 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 日 (sun).

Is 晶 a good kanji for a tattoo?

晶 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means sparkle, clear, crystal. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.

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