凛
dignified · severe · cold
Details
Description
Dignified - representing noble bearing, strength, and refined severity
Stroke Order
Cultural Context
Etymology
From ice and granary, severe cold
Symbolism
Dignity, nobility, integrity
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Praising someone's 'dignified bearing'
- — Breathing the crisp winter air
- — Showing determination with a noble expression
- — A woman named 'Rin'
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
凛然として
りんぜんとして
With dignity; Dignified and noble manner
凛々しい
りりしい
Gallant; Brave and dignified
凛冽
りんれつ
Biting cold; Severe cold that cuts to the bone
威風凛々
いふうりんりん
Majestic dignity; Having dignity and being imposing
Proverbs & Idioms
凛として咲く
りんとしてさく
Blooming with dignity
Living nobly even in difficulty
Anime & Manga
Fate/stay night
Fate/stay night
Name of heroine 'Tohsaka Rin'
薫る花は凛と咲く
The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity
A well-known work with 凛 in its Japanese title.
Games
アイドルマスター
The Idolmaster(2005)
Developer: Bandai Namco
Character named 'Shibuya Rin'
View on Amazon →Related Figures & Stories
上杉謙信
(うえすぎけんしん)Not in his name — 凛 is the word used of his bearing
Warlord of Echigo, called a god of war by later ages. He faced Takeda Shingen five times at Kawanakajima and neither broke the other.
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 凛 mean in Japanese?
凛 means dignified, severe, cold. Dignified - representing noble bearing, strength, and refined severity
How do you read 凛?
On'yomi: リン (RIN).
How many strokes does 凛 have?
凛 has 15 strokes. Its radical is 冫 (ice).
Is 凛 a good kanji for a tattoo?
凛 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means dignified, severe, cold. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.