虹

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.

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?

Yes. 虹 (rainbow) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.