←Back
Details
Strokes17
Radical日sun(4)
Stroke Order
Loading...
Strokes17
Cultural Context
Etymology
Combines 'sun' (日) with 'love' (愛), representing dim, unclear sunlight.
Symbolism
Symbolizes ambiguity, vagueness, and uncertainty. Represents states where boundaries of things are blurred.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Illuminating the darkness
Component Breakdown
曖=
日愛
sun + 愛
Words & Expressions
Words written with 曖
曖昧あいまいambiguous
Four-Character Compounds
曖昧模糊
あいまいもこ
obscure; vague; ambiguous
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 曖 mean in Japanese?
曖 means dark, not clear.
How do you read 曖?
On'yomi: アイ (AI). Kun'yomi: くら.い (kurai).
How many strokes does 曖 have?
曖 has 17 strokes. Its radical is 日 (sun).
Is 曖 a good kanji for a tattoo?
曖 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means dark, not clear. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
Explore by meaning:dark