緑
green
Details
Description
Green - dyed the blue-green of leaves. Nature, youth and the life in growing things.
Stroke Order
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.
Component Breakdown
thread + 录
Words & Expressions
Words written with 緑
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
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
花紅柳緑
かこうりゅうりょく
red blossoms and green willows; beautiful scenery of spring; natural beauty
桃紅柳緑
とうこうりゅうりょく
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
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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阿武松緑之助
Name contains 緑
Ōnomatsu Midorinosuke was a Japanese sumo wrestler from Noto Province.
WikipediaOther kanji with the same meaning
“green”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 緑 mean in Japanese?
緑 means green. Green - dyed the blue-green of leaves. Nature, youth and the life in growing things.
How do you read 緑?
On'yomi: リョク、ロク (RYOKU, ROKU). Kun'yomi: みどり (midori).
How many strokes does 緑 have?
緑 has 14 strokes. Its radical is 糸 (silk).
Is 緑 a good kanji for a tattoo?
緑 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means green. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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