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On'yomi
エイ
EI

sparkle of jewelry · crystal

Details

Strokes12
Frequency#2393
Radicaljade(5)

Stroke Order

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Strokes12

Component Breakdown

=

king + 英

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of jade and brilliant. Sparkle of jade.

Symbolism

Sparkle, jewel, beautiful. Represents jewel's brilliance.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • Brilliance like crystal

Words & Expressions

Proverbs & Idioms

瑛々たる光

えいえいたるひかり

Crystal clear light

Brilliantly shining light

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 瑛 mean in Japanese?

瑛 means sparkle of jewelry, crystal.

How do you read 瑛?

On'yomi: エイ (EI).

How many strokes does 瑛 have?

瑛 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 玉 (jade).

Is 瑛 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 瑛 (sparkle of jewelry, crystal) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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