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On'yomi
GA
Kun'yomi
みや.び
miyabi

gracious · elegant · graceful · refined

Details

Strokes13
Frequency#1192

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Strokes13

Component Breakdown

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牙 + 隹

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of fang and bird. Elegant bird.

Symbolism

Elegance, court music, refined. Represents sophisticated beauty.

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

雅俗折衷

がぞくせっちゅう

blending of the classical and colloquial styles; blending of the classical and colloquial styles

雅俗混交

がぞくこんこう

mixture of both culture and vulgarism; mixture of both literary and colloquial (language); mixture of both culture and vulgarism

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 雅 mean in Japanese?

雅 means gracious, elegant, graceful, refined.

How do you read 雅?

On'yomi: ガ (GA). Kun'yomi: みや.び (miyabi).

How many strokes does 雅 have?

雅 has 13 strokes. Its radical is 隹 (short-tailed bird).

Is 雅 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 雅 (gracious, elegant, graceful, refined) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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