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Kotomora

晶

sparkle, clear, crystal

JLPTN1StatusJōyō · secondary schoolFrequencyTop 2,000Strokes12

Readings

On'yomi

  • ショウ

Kun'yomi

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Nanori

  • あ
  • あき
  • あきら
  • ひかり
  • まさ

Meaning

晶 centers on pure, bright light: something sparkling, clear, or crystalline. The idea of a crystal is a natural extension of that clear, sparkling quality.

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Etymology

晶 is composed of three 日 (sun) elements, representing many bright lights together, conveying sparkle, clarity, or crystal.

Meaning mnemonic

Three suns 日 stacked together shine with intense, clear light. Imagine a crystal catching the sun and sparkling brilliantly.

Reading mnemonic

For ショウ, picture a crystal-clear show of sparkling lights: show -> ショウ, and the three suns put on a dazzling performance.