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Etymology
Composed of water and phonetic. Valley with flowing water.
Symbolism
Valley, mountain stream, ravine. Represents valley.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Aiming for the mountain peak
Component Breakdown
water + claw + 夫
Words & Expressions
Words written with 渓
Proverbs & Idioms
渓流は岩を穿つ
けいりゅうはいわをうがつ
Mountain streams pierce rocks
Persistent effort achieves great results
Related Figures & Stories
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Keisai Eisen was a Japanese ukiyo-e artist who specialised in bijin-ga .
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Totoya Hokkei was a Japanese artist best known for his prints in the ukiyo-e style.
Wikipedia蘭渓道隆
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Lanxi Daolong , born in Sichuan Province, China in 1213 A.D.
WikipediaOther kanji with the same meaning
“valley”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 渓 mean in Japanese?
渓 means mountain stream, valley.
How do you read 渓?
On'yomi: ケイ (KEI). Kun'yomi: たに、たにがわ (tani, tanigawa).
How many strokes does 渓 have?
渓 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 水 (water).
Is 渓 a good kanji for a tattoo?
渓 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means mountain stream, valley. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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