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Component Breakdown
rain + one + 亚
Cultural Context
Etymology
Combines 'rain' (雨) with 'shaman' (巫), representing priestesses with divine power to bring rain. Means soul and spirit.
Symbolism
Symbolizes soul, spirit, and mystery. Represents existence beyond the physical body and invisible sacred power.
Spiritual Meaning
Represents invisible spiritual beings, encompassing divine spirits to vengeful ghosts. Foundation of Japanese belief systems.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
全身全霊
ぜんしんぜんれい
complete devotion; body and soul; one's best; complete devotion
霊肉一致
れいにくいっち
unity of body and spirit; unity of body and spirit
霊魂不滅
れいこんふめつ
immortality of the soul; immortality of the soul
心霊現象
しんれいげんしょう
psychic phenomenon; psychic phenomenon
頑冥不霊
がんめいふれい
stubborn and ignorant; stubborn and ignorant
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 霊 mean in Japanese?
霊 means spirits, soul.
How do you read 霊?
On'yomi: レイ、リョウ (REI, RYOU). Kun'yomi: たま (tama).
How many strokes does 霊 have?
霊 has 15 strokes. Its radical is 雨 (rain).
Is 霊 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 霊 (spirits, soul) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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