瑠璃
Meanings
The blue semiprecious stone or mineral. Often associated with a vivid deep blue.
I bought a ring set with lapis lazuli.
Specialized mineral-name use, as an abbreviation related to 吠瑠璃. Not the everyday meaning of 瑠璃.
See also: 吠瑠璃
In mineral names, ruri can refer to beryl.
small blue passerine bird; blue-and-white flycatcher; Siberian blue robin; red-flanked bluetail
Bird-name abbreviation used with or for names such as 小瑠璃, 大瑠璃, and 瑠璃鶲. It is a specialized ornithological or birdwatching use, not a general word for birds.
In birdwatching records, “ruri” may refer to birds such as the Siberian blue robin or the blue-and-white flycatcher.
Rare use meaning glass. Modern Japanese normally uses ガラス or 硝子 for this meaning.
In old texts, 瑠璃 can mean glass.
Expressions
- 瑠璃も玻璃も照らせば光るcream rises to the top; great talent will stand out anywhere
- 瑠璃も玻璃も照らせば分かるcream rises to the top; true worth is revealed under scrutiny