蒼
blue · pale
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
grass + 倉
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of grass and warehouse. Grass color like warehouse.
Symbolism
Pale, blue sky, blue-green. Represents pale blue.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
古色蒼然
こしょくそうぜん
antique-looking; looking hoary with patina; antique-looking
暮色蒼然
ぼしょくそうぜん
dusky; somber light of a gathering dusk; dusky
顔面蒼白
がんめんそうはく
one's face turning pale (ashen); the color being drained from one's face; one's face turning pale (ashen)
雲外蒼天
うんがいそうてん
light at the end of the tunnel; relief after overcoming hardship; open sky beyond the clouds; light at the end of the tunnel
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 蒼 mean in Japanese?
蒼 means blue, pale.
How do you read 蒼?
On'yomi: ソウ (SOU). Kun'yomi: あお.い (aoi).
How many strokes does 蒼 have?
蒼 has 13 strokes. Its radical is 艸 (grass).
Is 蒼 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 蒼 (blue, pale) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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