慧

wise

JLPTN1StatusJinmeiyōFrequencyTop 5,000Strokes15

Readings

On'yomi

ケイ
エ

Kun'yomi

さとい

Nanori

さと
さとし
さとる
あきら
とし

Meaning

慧 centers on deep, perceptive wisdom: the ability to see clearly and understand quickly. It describes a sharp, insightful mind.

Most common words using 慧

慧眼えげん
the wisdom eye
慧眼けいがん
keen eye; quick eye; sharp eye; keen insight; keen perception
慧敏けいびん
clever; of quick intellect
慧日えにち
sun of wisdom; Buddha's or Bodhisattva's limitless light of wisdom

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Etymology

慧 combines 彗 (a broom or comet, suggesting sweeping clarity) with 心 (heart/mind), conveying a mind that sweeps away confusion to reveal wisdom.

Meaning mnemonic

A broom (彗) sweeping over the heart (心) clears away mental clutter, leaving a wise and perceptive mind.

Reading mnemonic

For ケイ, imagine a wise old sage named Kay who sweeps away ignorance with a broom: Kay -> ケイ, and her wisdom clears the heart.