廉
bargain · reason · charge · suspicion · point · account · purity · honest · low price · cheap · rested · contented · peaceful
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
cliff + 兼
Cultural Context
Etymology
Combines 'building' (广) with 'combine' (兼), representing purity and righteousness like building corners.
Symbolism
Symbolizes integrity, honesty, and low cost. Represents a pure righteous heart and modest simplicity.
Related Culture & Scenes
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Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
清廉潔白
せいれんけっぱく
spotless integrity; absolute honesty; uprightness; spotless integrity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 廉 mean in Japanese?
廉 means bargain, reason, charge, suspicion, point, account, purity, honest, low price, cheap, rested, contented, peaceful.
How do you read 廉?
On'yomi: レン (REN).
How many strokes does 廉 have?
廉 has 13 strokes. Its radical is 广 (dotted cliff).
Is 廉 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 廉 (bargain, reason, charge, suspicion, point, account, purity, honest, low price, cheap, rested, contented, peaceful) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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