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Component Breakdown
英=
艹央
grass + 央
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of grass (艹) and center (央). Center of flowers, excellence.
Symbolism
Excellence, hero, Britain. Represents superiority in 'wisdom' and 'decisive'.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Standing up
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
英姿颯爽
えいしさっそう
cutting a fine (dashing, gallant, noble) figure; cutting a fine (dashing, gallant, noble) figure
英雄豪傑
えいゆうごうけつ
hero; warrior of matchless valor; heroic character; hero
Proverbs & Idioms
英雄色を好む
えいゆういろをこのむ
Heroes love beauty
Great men are often attracted to romance
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 英 mean in Japanese?
英 means England, English, hero, outstanding, calyx.
How do you read 英?
On'yomi: エイ (EI). Kun'yomi: はなぶさ (hanabusa).
How many strokes does 英 have?
英 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 艸 (grass).
Is 英 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 英 (England, English, hero, outstanding, calyx) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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