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碧
On'yomi
ヘキ・ヒャク
HEKI / HYAKU
blue · green
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes14
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of jade, white, and stone. White jade stone.
Symbolism
Blue-green, azure, sky blue. Represents blue-green.
Component Breakdown
碧=
珀石
珀 + stone
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
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)
碧眼紅毛
へきがんこうもう
blue eyes and red hair; Westerner
Other kanji with the same meaning
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?
碧 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means blue, green. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.