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Kanji for Crystal
Japanese has more than one kanji connected to “crystal”: 晶、瑛. Each has its own feeling. Compare their meanings, readings and the names they appear in.
crystal
Sparkling crystal; clear and bright.
12 strokes On reading ショウ (shou) JLPT N1
Dictionary meanings: sparkle, clear, crystal
Readings used for names on Nazuke: a, aki, akira, shou, hikari, masa
In Japan it appears in about 261 given names in the JMnedict name dictionary, mostly in girls’ names.
Names written with 晶: Sean 晶 · Shawn 晶 · Shaun 晶 · Shawnee 晶仁 · Shon 晶
crystal
The clear sparkle of crystal or a polished gem.
12 strokes On reading エイ (ei) JLPT N1
Dictionary meanings: sparkle of jewelry, crystal
Readings used for names on Nazuke: aki, akira, e, ei, teru
In Japan it appears in about 365 given names in the JMnedict name dictionary, mostly in girls’ names.
Names written with 瑛: Samuel 彩実瑛瑠 · Noe 野瑛 · Wes 瑛澄 · Edin 瑛路 · Egil 瑛輝瑠 · Euis 瑛初寿 · Fien 日瑛 · Gael 雅瑛瑠 · Gean 慈瑛杏 · Gwen 弘瑛 · Pier 日瑛瑠 · Edson 瑛登尊 and 167 more
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