諒
fact, reality, understand, appreciate
Readings
On'yomi
- リョウ
Kun'yomi
- あきら.か
- まことに
Nanori
- あき
- まさ
- まこと
Meaning
諒 centers on grasping the truth of a situation: understanding facts, appreciating reality, and acknowledging what is genuinely the case.
Most common words using 諒
- 諒りょう
fact; truth; understanding; consideration
- 憫諒びんりょう
pity; compassion; sympathizing
- 諒するりょうする
to acknowledge; to understand; to appreciate
- 諒とするりょうとする
to acknowledge; to understand; to appreciate
- 諒察りょうさつ
consideration; taking into account; sympathy with
- 諒恕りょうじょ
consideration (for someone's circumstances); compassion; pardon; mercy
- 諒闇りょうあん
court mourning (for the late emperor or empress); national mourning
Study
Etymology
諒 combines 言 (speech, words) with 京, which likely contributes the sound. The character suggests using words to clarify or confirm the truth, leading to meanings of understanding and reality.
Meaning mnemonic
Words (言) spoken in the capital (京) carry weight and must be based on fact. Imagine a messenger in the capital whose words reveal the true reality, helping everyone understand and appreciate the situation.
Reading mnemonic
For リョウ, picture a wise person named Ryo who always speaks the truth. Ryo's words (言) in the capital (京) make the facts clear: Ryo -> リョウ.