The kanji character 尭 generally conveys the idea of "high," "lofty," or "exalted." It often implies something that is elevated, grand, or highly regarded.

・On-yomi (音読み): ギョウ (gyō) ・Kun-yomi (訓読み): None, or very rare.

⚫︎ 尧舜 (ぎょうしゅん) Translation: Emperor Yao and Emperor Shun; This phrase represents the ideal of benevolent rulers. ⚫︎ 尧 (ぎょう) Translation: Name of the legendary Emperor Yao. ⚫︎ While less common, the kanji 尭 can be found in names or as part of a place name.

The kanji 尭 is a phono-semantic compound. The left side is a radical called 垚(よう), which suggests a high land. The right side is 尧(ぎょう). So, 尭 originally described something that is high or exalted.