氷
icicle · ice · hail · freeze · congeal
Details
Description
Ice - cold purity, stillness and clarity.
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
Ice radical + water
Cultural Context
Etymology
Water with added dot. Frozen water.
Symbolism
Cold, purity, stillness. Represents winter silence and calm of mind.
Seasonal
Symbolizes harsh winter December to February. Winter phenomena like freezing, icicles, ice crystals. Shaved ice is summer tradition.
Anime & Manga
呪術廻戦
じゅじゅつかいせん
Jujutsu Kaisen(2020)
Features characters with ice-manipulating cursed techniques
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ふぇありーている
Fairy Tail(2009)
Gray using Ice-Make magic is a popular character
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Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
月下氷人
げっかひょうじん
go-between; matchmaker; Cupid; go-between
Proverbs & Idioms
氷山の一角
ひょうざんのいっかく
The tip of the iceberg
Only a small visible part of a larger problem
薄氷を踏む思い
はくひょうをふむおもい
Walking on thin ice
Being in a very precarious situation
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 氷 mean in Japanese?
氷 means icicle, ice, hail, freeze, congeal. Ice - cold purity, stillness and clarity.
How do you read 氷?
On'yomi: ヒョウ (HYOU). Kun'yomi: こおり、ひ、こお.る (koori, hi, kooru).
How many strokes does 氷 have?
氷 has 5 strokes. Its radical is 水 (water).
Is 氷 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 氷 (icicle, ice, hail, freeze, congeal) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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