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瞭
On'yomi
リョウ
RYOU
Kun'yomi
あきらか
akiraka
clear
Details
Strokes17
Radical目eye(5)
Stroke Order
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Strokes17
Cultural Context
Etymology
Combines 'eye' (目) with 'bright' (尞), representing what can be seen clearly by the eye—clarity.
Symbolism
Symbolizes clarity, definiteness, and understanding. Represents clear recognition and expression without ambiguity.
Component Breakdown
瞭=
目尞
eye + 尞
Words & Expressions
Words written with 瞭
明瞭めいりょうdistinct
Four-Character Compounds
一目瞭然
いちもくりょうぜん
obvious; (as) clear as day; plain to see
簡単明瞭
かんたんめいりょう
simple and clear
簡潔明瞭
かんけつめいりょう
clear and concise
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 瞭 mean in Japanese?
瞭 means clear.
How do you read 瞭?
On'yomi: リョウ (RYOU). Kun'yomi: あきらか (akiraka).
How many strokes does 瞭 have?
瞭 has 17 strokes. Its radical is 目 (eye).
Is 瞭 a good kanji for a tattoo?
瞭 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means clear. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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