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On'yomi
ネイ
NEI
Kun'yomi
むし.ろ
mushiro

rather · preferably · peaceful · quiet · tranquility

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Strokes14
Frequency#1697
Radicalroof(3)

Stroke Order

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Strokes14

Component Breakdown

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寍 + 丁

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of roof, heart, and dish. Heart at peace under roof.

Symbolism

Polite, peace, rather. Represents peace.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • Peaceful days

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

安寧秩序

あんねいちつじょ

peace and order; law and order; peace and order

懇切丁寧

こんせつていねい

kind, careful, and thorough (of an explanation, advice, etc.); thoughtful and scrupulous; kind, careful, and thorough (of an explanation, advice, etc.)

丁寧懇切

ていねいこんせつ

kind, careful, and thorough (of an explanation, advice, etc.); thoughtful and scrupulous; kind, careful, and thorough (of an explanation, advice, etc.)

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 寧 mean in Japanese?

寧 means rather, preferably, peaceful, quiet, tranquility.

How do you read 寧?

On'yomi: ネイ (NEI). Kun'yomi: むし.ろ (mushiro).

How many strokes does 寧 have?

寧 has 14 strokes. Its radical is 宀 (roof).

Is 寧 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 寧 (rather, preferably, peaceful, quiet, tranquility) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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