涼
refreshing · nice and cool
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
water + 京
Cultural Context
Etymology
Combines 'water' (氵) with 'capital' (京, tall building), representing the coolness of breezes from high waterside places.
Symbolism
Symbolizes coolness, summer traditions, and refreshing sensation. Represents pleasant relief from heat and mental freshness.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Ice crystals
Seasonal
Coolness sought amid summer heat. "Cool breeze" and "evening cool" are summer traditions, symbolizing how Japanese spend summer.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
満目荒涼
まんもくこうりょう
all nature being bleak and desolate; scene looking desolate and forlorn as far as the eye can see; all nature being bleak and desolate
新涼灯火
しんりょうとうか
the coolness of early autumn is suitable for reading; the coolness of early autumn is suitable for reading
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 涼 mean in Japanese?
涼 means refreshing, nice and cool.
How do you read 涼?
On'yomi: リョウ (RYOU). Kun'yomi: すず.しい、すず.む、すず.やか、うす.い、ひや.す、まことに (suzushii, suzumu, suzuyaka, usui, hiyasu, makotoni).
How many strokes does 涼 have?
涼 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 水 (water).
Is 涼 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 涼 (refreshing, nice and cool) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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