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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of insect and craft. Insect becoming rainbow.
Symbolism
Rainbow, rainbow colors. Represents rainbow.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Quietness of a rainy day
Seasonal
Symbol of summer seen after end of rainy season in July and summer showers. Summer seasonal word in haiku.
Component Breakdown
虹=
虫工
insect + 工
Anime & Manga
虹色デイズ
Rainbow Days
A well-known work with 虹 in its Japanese title.
虹ヶ原 ホログラフ
Nijigahara Holograph
A well-known work with 虹 in its Japanese title.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 虹 mean in Japanese?
虹 means rainbow.
How do you read 虹?
On'yomi: コウ (KOU). Kun'yomi: にじ (niji).
How many strokes does 虹 have?
虹 has 9 strokes. Its radical is 虫 (insect).
Is 虹 a good kanji for a tattoo?
虹 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means rainbow. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.