蒼
blue · pale
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Stroke Order
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of grass and warehouse. Grass color like warehouse.
Symbolism
Pale, blue sky, blue-green. Represents pale blue.
Component Breakdown
grass + 倉
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
古色蒼然
こしょくそうぜん
antique-looking; looking hoary with patina
暮色蒼然
ぼしょくそうぜん
dusky; somber light of a gathering dusk
顔面蒼白
がんめんそうはく
one's face turning pale (ashen); the color being drained from one's face
雲外蒼天
うんがいそうてん
light at the end of the tunnel; relief after overcoming hardship; open sky beyond the clouds
Anime & Manga
劇場版 転生したらスライムだった件 蒼海の涙編
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Tears of the Azure Sea
A well-known work with 蒼 in its Japanese title.
斗破蒼穹
Battle Through the Heavens
A well-known work with 蒼 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 蒼 mean in Japanese?
蒼 means blue, pale.
How do you read 蒼?
On'yomi: ソウ (SOU). Kun'yomi: あお.い (aoi).
How many strokes does 蒼 have?
蒼 has 13 strokes. Its radical is 艸 (grass).
Is 蒼 a good kanji for a tattoo?
蒼 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means blue, pale. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.