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On'yomi
エイ
EI
Kun'yomi
あき.らか
akiraka

intelligence · imperial

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Strokes16
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Component Breakdown

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睿 + 又

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of eye, hole, and net. Wisdom to see deeply.

Symbolism

Wisdom, sage, emperor. Represents deep wisdom.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • Seeking wisdom

Words & Expressions

Proverbs & Idioms

叡智を絞る

えいちをしぼる

To squeeze out wisdom

To use all of ones intelligence

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 叡 mean in Japanese?

叡 means intelligence, imperial.

How do you read 叡?

On'yomi: エイ (EI). Kun'yomi: あき.らか (akiraka).

How many strokes does 叡 have?

叡 has 16 strokes. Its radical is 又 (again).

Is 叡 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 叡 (intelligence, imperial) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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