Nice in Japanese

"nice" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.

好ましい

konomashii

好fond, pleasing+まnot in this dictionary+しnot in this dictionary+いnot in this dictionary

Its reading, stroke count, etymology and cultural background.

涼

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refreshing, nice and cool

Reading: ryou

11 strokes · nature

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Where it comes from

Combines 'water' (氵) with 'capital' (京, tall building), representing the coolness of breezes from high waterside places.

What it carries

Symbolizes coolness, summer traditions, and refreshing sensation. Represents pleasant relief from heat and mental freshness.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for nice?

The most common kanji for "nice" is 涼, read as ryou. It means refreshing, nice and cool. Related kanji: .

How many strokes does 涼 have?

涼 has 11 strokes.