Japanese symbol for “frigid”
凛
りん
Romaji: rin
cold; frigid; bracing
In Japanese, frigid is 凛, read りん (rin).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- adj-t, adv-to cold; frigid; bracing
- adj-t, adv-to dignified; distinguished; refined; elegant
- adj-t, adv-to (of an atmosphere) tense; nerve-racking
- adj-t, adv-to (of voice, sound, etc) clear; ringing
Written forms: 凛、凜. Readings: りん.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “frigid”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 冷ややか | ひややか hiyayaka | cold (attitude, stare, etc.); frigid; indifferent |
| 凛々 | りんりん rinrin | biting; bitter (cold); piercing |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 凛々しい | りりしい ririshii | gallant; manly; brave |
| 凛々 | りんりん rinrin | severe; intense; awe-inspiring |
| 凛然 | りんぜん rinzen | commanding; awe-inspiring |
| 凛冽 | りんれつ rinretsu | biting (cold); severe; intense |
| 勇気凛凛 | ゆうきりんりん yuukirinrin | full of spirit; brimming with courage; high-spirited |
| 寒気凛々 | かんきりんりん kankirinrin | it (the weather) being piercing (bitterly) cold |
See also: Chinese symbol for “frigid”.
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