Kanji 青: blue, green
Kanji 青: blue, green. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
blue, green
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Imagine the vibrant blue-green color of nature under the moonlight (月) as new life (龶) sprouts. This character symbolizes the color blue and the freshness of youth.