Nihongo

Kanji Detail of 瑠

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Basic Meaning

The kanji primarily represents a precious stone, specifically a type of lapis lazuli, which is known for its deep blue color. It conveys beauty, value, and often, a sense of clarity and purity associated with gemstones.

Readings

・On-yomi (音読み): (ru) ・Kun-yomi (訓読み): None, as the meaning is primarily conveyed through the Chinese-derived reading.

Usage Examples

⚫︎ 瑠璃 Translation: Lapis lazuli, a deep blue gemstone. ⚫︎ 瑠璃色 Translation: Lapis lazuli color; a deep, vibrant blue. ⚫︎ 愛瑠 (a name) Translation: (a common female name, often associated with beauty and preciousness)

Origin and Formation

The kanji is a phono-semantic compound. ⚫︎ The left side (偏 - hen) is (gyoku), meaning "jade" or "precious stone," indicating the character's association with gemstones. ⚫︎ The right side (旁 - tsukuri) is (ryuu), which provides the phonetic element and suggests the sound of the character. This combination signifies a precious stone, with the sound and the associated meaning.

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