Kanji Detail of 叡
叡
| Level: | N1 Low |
| Strokes: | 16 |
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The kanji 叡 primarily conveys the idea of wisdom, intelligence, and insight. It suggests a profound understanding and the ability to think deeply and clearly. It's often associated with intellectual brilliance and keen perception.
・On-yomi (音読み): エイ (ei) ・Kun-yomi (訓読み): None, or rarely used as a standalone word.
⚫︎叡智 Translation: Wisdom; sagacity; intelligence ⚫︎叡察 Translation: Wise consideration; your discernment ⚫︎叡慮 Translation: Your wise consideration (used respectfully)
The kanji 叡 is a 形声文字 (keisei moji), a phono-semantic compound character. The left side is a component representing a type of vessel. The right side is 刈 (gai), a character meaning "to cut" or "to harvest". It's believed that the original meaning of 叡 was related to observing the stars for divination and insight. The combination suggests a deep, discerning observation, hence the association with wisdom and intelligence.