麗
lovely · beautiful · graceful · resplendent
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
Beautiful top + deer
Cultural Context
Etymology
Combines 'deer' (鹿, with beautiful antlers) with 'paired' (丽), representing beauty arranged like deer antlers.
Symbolism
Symbolizes beauty, splendor, and elegance. Represents arranged beauty and eye-catching magnificence.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Nurturing love
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
美辞麗句
びじれいく
flowery words; rhetorical flourishes; flowery words
容姿端麗
ようしたんれい
attractive face and figure; attractive face and figure
眉目秀麗
びもくしゅうれい
handsome; handsome
荘厳華麗
そうごんかれい
majestic and splendid; majestic and splendid
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 麗 mean in Japanese?
麗 means lovely, beautiful, graceful, resplendent.
How do you read 麗?
On'yomi: レイ (REI). Kun'yomi: うるわ.しい、うら.らか (uruwashii, uraraka).
How many strokes does 麗 have?
麗 has 19 strokes. Its radical is 鹿 (deer).
Is 麗 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 麗 (lovely, beautiful, graceful, resplendent) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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