Japanese symbol for “tinkling”
玲々
れいれい
Romaji: reirei
tinkling (jewels, metal, etc.)
In Japanese, tinkling is 玲々, read れいれい (reirei).
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 tinkling (jewels, metal, etc.)
Written forms: 玲々、玲玲. Readings: れいれい.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “tinkling”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| きんきん | きんきん kinkin | shrill; strident; piercing |
| 鏘々 | そうそう sousou | tinkling (of metal, jewels, etc.); ringing brightly |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 玲瓏 | れいろう reirou | clear; translucent; brilliant |
| 八面玲瓏 | はちめんれいろう hachimenreirou | beautiful from all sides; perfect serenity; affability |
| 白玲 | はくれい hakurei | Hakurei (one of the eight major professional female titles of shogi) |
See also: Chinese symbol for “tinkling”.
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