Japanese symbol for “splendor”
華美
かび
Romaji: kabi
splendor; splendour; gorgeousness; pomp
In Japanese, splendor is 華美, read かび (kabi).
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 splendor; splendour; gorgeousness; pomp; magnificence
- adj-na, n showiness; gaudiness; extravagance; luxury
Written forms: 華美、花美. Readings: かび.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “splendor”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 光輝 | こうき kouki | brightness; splendour; splendor |
| 華 | か ka | flashiness; showiness; brilliance |
| 栄華 | えいが eiga | prosperity; glory; splendour |
| 光彩 | こうさい kousai | brilliance; splendour; splendor |
| 豪壮 | ごうそう gousou | splendour; splendor; magnificence |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 豪華 | ごうか gouka | extravagant; lavish; opulent |
| 中華 | ちゅうか chuuka | China |
| 華麗 | かれい karei | splendid; magnificent; gorgeous |
| 華やか | はなやか hanayaka | bright and beautiful; gorgeous; showy |
| 華々しい | はなばなしい hanabanashii | brilliant; splendid; glorious |
| 華道 | かどう kadou | flower arrangement; floral art; ikebana |
| 美しい | うつくしい utsukushii | beautiful; pretty; lovely |
| 美人 | びじん bijin | beautiful woman; (a) beauty; belle |
See also: Chinese symbol for “splendor”.
Data: JMdict (CC BY-SA 4.0); KANJIDIC2 (CC BY-SA 4.0); KanjiVG (CC BY-SA 3.0); wordfreq (CC BY-SA 4.0 (data)). Retrieved 2026-10-22.