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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of rain and phonetic. Mist like rain.
Symbolism
Morning mist, hazy, fantasy. Represents vague beauty.
Seasonal
"Spring haze" is a seasonal word for spring's misty scenery. Haze blurring distant views symbolizes spring's gentle atmosphere.
Component Breakdown
霞=
雨叚
rain + 叚
Words & Expressions
Words written with 霞
霞むかすむgrow dim
Proverbs & Idioms
霞を食って生きる
かすみをくっていきる
To live on mist
To live an unworldly, impractical life
Related Figures & Stories
島霞谷
Name contains 霞
Shima Kakoku was a pioneering Japanese photographer and artist.
WikipediaFrequently Asked Questions
What does 霞 mean in Japanese?
霞 means be hazy, grow dim, blurred.
How do you read 霞?
On'yomi: カ、ゲ (KA, GE). Kun'yomi: かすみ、かす.む (kasumi, kasumu).
How many strokes does 霞 have?
霞 has 17 strokes. Its radical is 雨 (rain).
Is 霞 a good kanji for a tattoo?
霞 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means be hazy, grow dim, blurred. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.