Nihongo

Kanji Detail of 瑳

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Basic Meaning

The kanji 瑳 primarily relates to the luster or brilliance of white gemstones, particularly pearls. It suggests a pure, shining, and often flawless quality. It can also imply a refined and elegant appearance.

Readings

・On-yomi (音読み): (sa) ・Kun-yomi (訓読み): None, or rarely used as a verb form.

Usage Examples

⚫︎真珠 Translation: Luster of pearl, or brilliant pearl. ⚫︎ Translation: Beautiful brilliance, or refined beauty. ⚫︎ Translation: Shining brilliance, or radiant luster.

Origin and Formation

The kanji 瑳 is a phono-semantic compound (形声文字). It combines the *玉* (gyoku), meaning "jade" or "gem," with the phonetic component *差* (sa, meaning "difference" or "variation"). The *玉* radical indicates that the character relates to gems or precious stones, while the phonetic part provides the sound. Together, the components create a character that visually represents the gleaming quality of a gemstone, emphasizing its purity and radiance. It is relatively a less common kanji.

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