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瑞

On'yomi
ズイ・スイ
ZUI / SUI
Kun'yomi
みず-・しるし
mizu / shirushi

congratulations

Details

Strokes13
Frequency#1873
Radical玉jade(5)

Stroke Order

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Strokes13

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of jade and phonetic. Auspicious jade.

Symbolism

Good omen, auspicious, happy. Represents good omen.

Spiritual Meaning

Represents auspicious omen, spiritual symbol received as good sign from deities.

Component Breakdown

瑞=
王耑

king + 耑

Words & Expressions

Words written with 瑞

瑞典スウェーデンsweden
瑞西スイスswitzerland
瑞々しいみずみずしいjuicy

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 瑞 mean in Japanese?

瑞 means congratulations.

How do you read 瑞?

On'yomi: ズイ、スイ (ZUI, SUI). Kun'yomi: みず-、しるし (mizu, shirushi).

How many strokes does 瑞 have?

瑞 has 13 strokes. Its radical is 玉 (jade).

Is 瑞 a good kanji for a tattoo?

瑞 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means congratulations. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.

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