青
blue · green
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
龶 + moon
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of life and red. Color of growing plants.
Symbolism
Blue, youth, young person. Represents youthfulness and freshness.
Seasonal
"Green leaves" symbolizes early summer, "blue sky" autumn's high sky. "Blue storm" is a seasonal word for strong early summer wind.
Anime & Manga
青の祓魔師
あおのえくそしすと
Blue Exorcist(2009)
Author: Kazue Kato
'Blue' symbolizes the protagonist's blue flames; the story of Satan's son becoming an exorcist.
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ポケットモンスター 青
Pokémon Blue(1996)
Developer: Game Freak
'Blue' is the version name symbolizing Blastoise. Basis for international releases.
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Four-Character Compounds
青天白日
せいてんはくじつ
clear weather; being cleared of the charge (brought against one); having one's innocence proved; clear weather
青息吐息
あおいきといき
deep distress; deep distress
白砂青松
はくしゃせいしょう
white sands and green pines; beautiful coastal scenery; white sands and green pines
Proverbs & Idioms
青天の霹靂
せいてんのへきれき
A bolt from the blue
A sudden, unexpected event