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Kanji for Crystal
Japanese has more than one kanji connected to “crystal”: 晶、瑛. Each has its own feeling. Compare their meanings, readings and the names they appear in.
crystal
Sparkling crystal; clear and bright.
12 strokes On reading ショウ (shou) JLPT N1
Dictionary meanings: sparkle, clear, crystal
Readings used for names on Nazuke: aki, shou, masa
In Japan it appears in about 261 given names in the JMnedict name dictionary, mostly in girls’ names.
Names written with 晶: Sean 晶 · Shawn 晶 · Chau 晶 · Shaun 晶 · Shona 晶七 · Shauna 晶七 · Shawna 晶七 · Shawnee 晶新 · Shon 晶 · Asuncion 安燦晶
crystal
The clear sparkle of crystal or a polished gem.
12 strokes On reading エイ (ei) JLPT N1
Dictionary meanings: sparkle of jewelry, crystal
Readings used for names on Nazuke: aki, e, ei
In Japan it appears in about 365 given names in the JMnedict name dictionary, mostly in girls’ names.
Names written with 瑛: Chase 知瑛澄 · Jacob 慈瑛心歩 · Jamie 慈瑛海 · Jason 路瑛尊 · Shane 詩瑛 · Adrian 瑛道理安 · Abe 瑛歩 · Ava 瑛羽 · Abel 瑛笑瑠 · Adan 瑛暖 · Jada 慈瑛那 · Jade 路瑛道 and 32 more
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