Japanese symbol for “vivid”
鮮やか
あざやか
Romaji: azayaka
vivid; bright; brilliant; clear
In Japanese, vivid is 鮮やか, read あざやか (azayaka).
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 vivid; bright; brilliant; clear; fresh; vibrant
- adj-na skillful; skilful; adroit; brilliant (performance, goal, etc.); splendid; superb
Written forms: 鮮やか、鮮か、彩やか. Readings: あざやか.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “vivid”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 鮮明 | せんめい senmei | vivid; clear; distinct |
| 生々しい | なまなましい namanamashii | vivid (memory, description, etc.); fresh; graphic |
| 鮮烈 | せんれつ senretsu | vivid; striking |
| 躍如 | やくじょ yakujo | vivid; lifelike; graphic |
| 白い | しろい shiroi | bright; vivid |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 新鮮 | しんせん shinsen | fresh |
| 北朝鮮 | きたちょうせん kitachousen | North Korea |
| 朝鮮 | ちょうせん chousen | Korea |
| 鮮明 | せんめい senmei | vivid; clear; distinct |
| 朝鮮半島 | ちょうせんはんとう chousenhantou | Korean peninsula |
See also: Chinese symbol for “vivid”.
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