涼
refreshing · nice and cool
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Combines 'water' (氵) with 'capital' (京, tall building), representing the coolness of breezes from high waterside places.
Symbolism
Symbolizes coolness, summer traditions, and refreshing sensation. Represents pleasant relief from heat and mental freshness.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Ice crystals
Seasonal
Coolness sought amid summer heat. "Cool breeze" and "evening cool" are summer traditions, symbolizing how Japanese spend summer.
Component Breakdown
water + 京
Words & Expressions
Words written with 涼
Four-Character Compounds
満目荒涼
まんもくこうりょう
all nature being bleak and desolate; scene looking desolate and forlorn as far as the eye can see
新涼灯火
しんりょうとうか
the coolness of early autumn is suitable for reading
Anime & Manga
涼宮ハルヒの憂鬱
The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya
A well-known work with 涼 in its Japanese title.
涼宮ハルヒの消失
The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya
A well-known work with 涼 in its Japanese title.
涼風
Suzuka
A well-known work with 涼 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
“refreshing”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 涼 mean in Japanese?
涼 means refreshing, nice and cool.
How do you read 涼?
On'yomi: リョウ (RYOU). Kun'yomi: すず.しい、すず.む、すず.やか、うす.い、ひや.す、まことに (suzushii, suzumu, suzuyaka, usui, hiyasu, makotoni).
How many strokes does 涼 have?
涼 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 水 (water).
Is 涼 a good kanji for a tattoo?
涼 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means refreshing, nice and cool. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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