Rare abbreviation used in compounds such as 瑞典 (スウェーデン). Not used as a standalone word in modern Japanese.
See also: スウェーデン
The character 瑞 is sometimes used as an abbreviation for 瑞典 (Sweden).
Rare abbreviation used in compounds such as 瑞西 (スイス). Not used as a standalone word in modern Japanese.
See also: スイス
The character 瑞 is also used as an abbreviation for 瑞西 (Switzerland).
スイス is the standard modern Japanese word for Switzerland, while 瑞 is a rare kanji abbreviation used only in compounds like 瑞西.
auspicious clouds
the four auspicious beasts
auspicious omen; good omen
striped eel catfish
auspicious sign; good omen
auspicious dream; lucky dream
good omen; auspicious sign
auspicious beast
auspicious sign; good omen
Rare kanji abbreviation for Sweden or Switzerland; normally written in katakana as スウェーデン or スイス.
The kanji 瑞 is used phonetically as an abbreviation in the ateji compounds 瑞典 (Sweden) and 瑞西 (Switzerland). The reading ずい is the on'yomi of the character.
excellent style; ideal style
auspicious bird