緑
green
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
thread + 录
Cultural Context
Etymology
Combines 'thread' (糸) with 'dye' (录), representing the blue-green color of plant leaves.
Symbolism
Symbolizes nature, life, and youth. As the color of plant leaves, represents growth and vitality.
Seasonal
"Fresh green" is early summer young leaves, "evergreen" trees staying green in winter. Green symbolizes seasons of life and growth.
Games
ポケットモンスター 赤・緑
Pokémon Red and Green(1996)
Developer: Game Freak
Japanese original. 'Green' is the version name symbolizing Venusaur.
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Four-Character Compounds
紅灯緑酒
こうとうりょくしゅ
(nights of) fun, food, and drink; bright-light district; nightlife district; (nights of) fun, food, and drink
万緑一紅
ばんりょくいっこう
one red flower standing out in a sea of green vegetation; one item of quality standing out among many; one woman among many men; one red flower standing out in a sea of green vegetation
花紅柳緑
かこうりゅうりょく
red blossoms and green willows; beautiful scenery of spring; natural beauty; red blossoms and green willows
桃紅柳緑
とうこうりゅうりょく
beautiful scenery of spring; beautiful scenery of spring
柳緑花紅
りゅうりょくかこう
red blossoms and green willows; beautiful scenery of spring; natural beauty; red blossoms and green willows