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璃
On'yomi
リ
RI
glassy · lapis lazuli
Details
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Radical玉jade(5)
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Component Breakdown
璃=
王离
king + 离
Cultural Context
Etymology
Combines 'jade' (王) with 'separate/shine' (離), referring to lapis lazuli, a blue gemstone. One of the Seven Treasures in Buddhism.
Symbolism
Symbolizes azure blue, transparency, and Pure Land beauty. In Buddhism, revered as a gemstone adorning the Pure Land paradise.