Japanese symbol for “serenity”
冷静
れいせい
Romaji: reisei
calmness; composure; coolness; serenity
In Japanese, serenity is 冷静, read れいせい (reisei).
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-na, n calmness; composure; coolness; serenity; presence of mind
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “serenity”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 安らぎ | やすらぎ yasuragi | peace (of mind); tranquility; tranquillity |
| 静けさ | しずけさ shizukesa | stillness; silence; quiet |
| 平静 | へいせい heisei | calm; peace; serenity |
| 静穏 | せいおん seion | tranquility; tranquillity; calmness |
| 光風霽月 | こうふうせいげつ koufuuseigetsu | serenity |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 冷蔵庫 | れいぞうこ reizouko | refrigerator; fridge |
| 冷凍 | れいとう reitou | freezing; cold storage; refrigeration |
| 冷戦 | れいせん reisen | cold war; the Cold War |
| 冷房 | れいぼう reibou | air conditioning; air cooling |
| 冷たい | つめたい tsumetai | cold (to the touch); chilly; icy |
| 静か | しずか shizuka | quiet; silent |
| 静止 | せいし seishi | stillness; rest; being stationary |
| 安静 | あんせい ansei | rest; quiet; repose |
See also: Chinese symbol for “serenity”.
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