The kanji 瑶 primarily conveys the meanings of "precious jade," "beautiful jade," or "lustrous gem." It often refers to the appearance and quality of jade, emphasizing its beauty and value.

・On-yomi (音読み): ヨウ (yō) ・Kun-yomi (訓読み): None, as the meaning is primarily conveyed through the character itself.

⚫︎ 瑶池 (ようち) Translation: Mythological Pool of Jade, often associated with a celestial paradise. ⚫︎ 瑶草 (ようそう) Translation: Beautiful or precious herb. ⚫︎ 瑶台 (ようだい) Translation: Jade terrace, a beautiful platform or stage.

The kanji 瑶 is a phono-semantic compound (形声文字, けいせいもじ). ⚫︎ The left side is the radical 王 (おう) meaning "king" or "jade." This indicates the character's relationship with precious stones. ⚫︎ The right side is 爻 (こう), which contributes to the sound and suggests "to cross, to mix." ⚫︎ Together, the elements combine to suggest the lustrous and beautiful quality of jade. The structure of the character reflects jade's precious nature and its intricate patterns.