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翠

On'yomi
スイ
SUI
Kun'yomi
かわせみ・みどり
kawasemi / midori

green · kingfisher

Details

Strokes14
Frequency#2200
Radical羽feather(6)

Stroke Order

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Strokes14

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of feather and soldier. Jade green feather.

Symbolism

Jade, emerald green, green. Represents green.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • — Fish swimming

Component Breakdown

翠=
羽卒

feather + 卒

Words & Expressions

Proverbs & Idioms

翠玉のように

すいぎょくのように

Like a jade gem

Beautiful like a green jewel

Anime & Manga

翠星のガルガンティア

Gargantia on the Verdurous Planet

Anime

A well-known work with 翠 in its Japanese title.

Other kanji with the same meaning

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 翠 mean in Japanese?

翠 means green, kingfisher.

How do you read 翠?

On'yomi: スイ (SUI). Kun'yomi: かわせみ、みどり (kawasemi, midori).

How many strokes does 翠 have?

翠 has 14 strokes. Its radical is 羽 (feather).

Is 翠 a good kanji for a tattoo?

翠 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means green, kingfisher. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.

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