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On'yomi
ヘキ・ヒャク
HEKI / HYAKU

blue · green

Details

Strokes14
Frequency#2455
Radicalstone(5)

Stroke Order

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Strokes14

Component Breakdown

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珀 + stone

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of jade, white, and stone. White jade stone.

Symbolism

Blue-green, azure, sky blue. Represents blue-green.

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

紅毛碧眼

こうもうへきがん

red-haired and blue-eyed (person); a Westerner; red-haired and blue-eyed (person)

桑田碧海

そうでんへきかい

the world is a scene of constant changes (as a mulberry field changing into a blue sea); the world is a scene of constant changes (as a mulberry field changing into a blue sea)

碧眼紅毛

へきがんこうもう

blue eyes and red hair; Westerner; blue eyes and red hair

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 碧 mean in Japanese?

碧 means blue, green.

How do you read 碧?

On'yomi: ヘキ、ヒャク (HEKI, HYAKU).

How many strokes does 碧 have?

碧 has 14 strokes. Its radical is 石 (stone).

Is 碧 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 碧 (blue, green) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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