青
blue · green
Details
Description
Blue - the colour of growing plants, which is why it covers blue and green alike. Youth and freshness.
Stroke Order
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of life and red. Color of growing plants.
Symbolism
Blue, youth, young person. Represents youthfulness and freshness.
Seasonal
"Green leaves" symbolizes early summer, "blue sky" autumn's high sky. "Blue storm" is a seasonal word for strong early summer wind.
Component Breakdown
龶 + moon
Words & Expressions
Words written with 青
Four-Character Compounds
青天白日
せいてんはくじつ
clear weather; being cleared of the charge (brought against one); having one's innocence proved
青息吐息
あおいきといき
deep distress
白砂青松
はくしゃせいしょう
white sands and green pines; beautiful coastal scenery
Proverbs & Idioms
青天の霹靂
せいてんのへきれき
A bolt from the blue
A sudden, unexpected event
Anime & Manga
青の祓魔師
Blue Exorcist
'Blue' symbolizes the protagonist's blue flames; the story of Satan's son becoming an exorcist.
青春ブタ野郎はバニーガール先輩の夢を見ない
Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai
A well-known work with 青 in its Japanese title.
やはり俺の青春ラブコメはまちがっている。
My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU
A well-known work with 青 in its Japanese title.
青春ブタ野郎はゆめみる少女の夢を見ない
Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dreaming Girl
A well-known work with 青 in its Japanese title.
青春ブタ野郎はサンタクロースの夢を見ない
Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus
A well-known work with 青 in its Japanese title.
Games
ポケットモンスター 青
Pokémon Blue(1996)
Developer: Game Freak
'Blue' is the version name symbolizing Blastoise. Basis for international releases.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 青 mean in Japanese?
青 means blue, green. Blue - the colour of growing plants, which is why it covers blue and green alike. Youth and freshness.
How do you read 青?
On'yomi: セイ、ショウ (SEI, SHOU). Kun'yomi: あお、あお-、あお.い (ao, ao, aoi).
How many strokes does 青 have?
青 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 青 (blue).
Is 青 a good kanji for a tattoo?
青 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means blue, green. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.