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Kotomora

瑞

congratulations

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Readings

On'yomi

  • ズイ
  • スイ

Kun'yomi

  • みず-
  • しるし

Nanori

  • たま
  • ず
  • みつ

Meaning

瑞 centers on an auspicious sign or token of good fortune, often expressed as congratulations or a felicitous omen.

Most common words using 瑞

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  • 瑞穂みずほ

    fresh, young ears of rice; lush ears of rice

  • 瑞ずい

    Sweden

  • 瑞雲ずいうん

    auspicious clouds

  • 瑞々しいみずみずしい
    N1

    fresh and youthful; lively; vibrant; vivacious; juicy (e.g. fruit)

  • 瑞宝章ずいほうしょう

    Orders of the Sacred Treasure

  • 四瑞しずい

    the four auspicious beasts from Chinese mythology

  • 奇瑞きずい

    auspicious (good) omen

  • 日瑞にっすい

    Japan-Switzerland

  • 権瑞ごんずい

    striped eel catfish (Plotosus lineatus)

  • 瑞兆ずいちょう

    auspicious sign; good omen

  • 瑞垣みずがき

    fence (around a shrine, imperial palace, sacred area, etc.)

  • 瑞夢ずいむ

    auspicious dream; lucky dream

  • 瑞宝単光章ずいほうたんこうしょう

    Order of the Sacred Treasure, Silver Rays

  • 瑞宝双光章ずいほうそうこうしょう

    Order of the Sacred Treasure, Gold and Silver Rays

  • 瑞気ずいき

    good omen

  • 瑞獣ずいじゅう

    auspicious beast (in Chinese mythology, e.g. the qilin)

  • 瑞祥ずいしょう

    auspicious sign; good omen

  • 瑞穂の国みずほのくに

    the Land of Verdant Rice Plants; the Land of Abundant Rice; Japan

  • 瑞風ずいふう

    excellent style (in noh); ideal style

  • 瑞風みずかぜ

    Mizukaze (luxury train line)

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Etymology

瑞 combines 王 (jade) with 耑, which likely contributes the sound and the idea of a special or auspicious object. Jade was historically associated with good omens and tokens of favor.

Meaning mnemonic

The left side 王 (jade) suggests a precious object, and the right side 耑 looks like a sprout emerging from a mountain. Picture a rare jade sprout found on a mountain, a wonderful sign that brings congratulations.

Reading mnemonic

For ズイ, imagine receiving a congratulatory jade token and saying 'Zooey!' in delight: Zooey -> ズイ, as if a friend named Zooey just gave you the auspicious gift.