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慧
On'yomi
ケイ・エ
KEI / E
Kun'yomi
さとい
satoi
wise
wisdom
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Component Breakdown
慧=
彗心
彗 + heart
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of comet and heart. Heart shining like comet.
Symbolism
Wisdom, intelligence, enlightenment. Represents deep wisdom.
Spiritual Meaning
Buddhist wisdom alongside Prajñā. Insight to see through to essence of things; "wisdom eye" is the spiritual eye discerning truth.
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
慧眼を持つ
けいがんをもつ
To have a discerning eye
Having the wisdom to see through to the truth