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Cultural Context
Etymology
Combines 'millet' (黍) with 'blade' (刂), representing the dim time before dawn—daybreak.
Symbolism
Symbolizes dawn, daybreak, and beginnings. Represents the start of new eras and light of hope.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Illuminating the darkness
Words & Expressions
Words written with 黎
Anime & Manga
メイドインアビス 深き魂の黎明
Made in Abyss: Dawn of the Deep Soul
A well-known work with 黎 in its Japanese title.
魔法使い黎明期
The Dawn of the Witch
A well-known work with 黎 in its Japanese title.
アークナイツ 黎明前奏
Arknights: PRELUDE TO DAWN
A well-known work with 黎 in its Japanese title.
黎明のアルカナ
Dawn of the Arcana
A well-known work with 黎 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 黎 mean in Japanese?
黎 means dark, black, many.
How do you read 黎?
On'yomi: レイ、リ (REI, RI). Kun'yomi: くろ.い (kuroi).
How many strokes does 黎 have?
黎 has 15 strokes. Its radical is 黍 (millet).
Is 黎 a good kanji for a tattoo?
黎 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means dark, black, many. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.