麗
lovely · beautiful · graceful · resplendent
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Combines 'deer' (鹿, with beautiful antlers) with 'paired' (丽), representing beauty arranged like deer antlers.
Symbolism
Symbolizes beauty, splendor, and elegance. Represents arranged beauty and eye-catching magnificence.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Nurturing love
Component Breakdown
Beautiful top + deer
Words & Expressions
Words written with 麗
Four-Character Compounds
美辞麗句
びじれいく
flowery words; rhetorical flourishes
容姿端麗
ようしたんれい
attractive face and figure
眉目秀麗
びもくしゅうれい
handsome
荘厳華麗
そうごんかれい
majestic and splendid
Anime & Manga
今夜は月が綺麗ですが、とりあえず死ね
Can You Just Die, My Darling?
A well-known work with 麗 in its Japanese title.
Related Figures & Stories
大炊御門麗子
Name contains 麗
Fujiwara no Reishi , also known as Ōi no Mikado Reishi , was an empress consort of Japan.
WikipediaOther kanji with the same meaning
“beautiful”
“graceful”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 麗 mean in Japanese?
麗 means lovely, beautiful, graceful, resplendent.
How do you read 麗?
On'yomi: レイ (REI). Kun'yomi: うるわ.しい、うら.らか (uruwashii, uraraka).
How many strokes does 麗 have?
麗 has 19 strokes. Its radical is 鹿 (deer).
Is 麗 a good kanji for a tattoo?
麗 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means lovely, beautiful, graceful, resplendent. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.