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諒

On'yomi
リョウ
RYOU
Kun'yomi
あきら.か・まことに
akiraka / makotoni

fact · reality · understand · appreciate

Details

Strokes15
Radical言speech(7)

Stroke Order

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Strokes15

Cultural Context

Etymology

Combines 'speech' (言) with 'clear' (京), representing making truth clear—understanding.

Symbolism

Symbolizes understanding, forgiveness, and comprehension. Represents a tolerant heart that understands and accepts others' circumstances.

Related Culture & Scenes

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Component Breakdown

諒=
言京

speech + 京

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 諒 mean in Japanese?

諒 means fact, reality, understand, appreciate.

How do you read 諒?

On'yomi: リョウ (RYOU). Kun'yomi: あきら.か、まことに (akiraka, makotoni).

How many strokes does 諒 have?

諒 has 15 strokes. Its radical is 言 (speech).

Is 諒 a good kanji for a tattoo?

諒 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means fact, reality, understand, appreciate. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.

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