怜

Etymology

Combines 'heart' (忄) with 'bright' (令), representing a clever heart with understanding.

Symbolism

Symbolizes cleverness, wisdom, and delicate understanding. Represents a refined mind harmonizing intellect and sensitivity.

What does 怜 mean in Japanese?

怜 means wise.

How do you read 怜?

On'yomi: レイ、レン、リョウ (REI, REN, RYOU). Kun'yomi: あわ.れむ、さと.い (awaremu, satoi).

How many strokes does 怜 have?

怜 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 心 (heart).

Is 怜 a good kanji for a tattoo?

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