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Kanji for Essence
Japanese has more than one kanji connected to “essence”: 醍、精、醐. Each has its own feeling. Compare their meanings, readings and the names they appear in.
essence
As in 醍醐味 (daigomi), the very best part of something.
16 strokes On reading ダイ、タイ、テイ (dai, tai, tei)
Dictionary meanings: whey, good Buddhist teaching
Readings used for names on Nazuke: dai
essence
Refined essence and spirit; energy and care.
14 strokes On reading セイ、ショウ (sei, shou) Kun reading しらげる、くわしい (shirageru, kuwashii) JLPT N2
Dictionary meanings: refined, ghost, fairy, energy, vitality
Readings used for names on Nazuke: kiyo, sei
In Japan it appears in about 180 given names in the JMnedict name dictionary, in both boys’ and girls’ names.
essence
The finest essence, as in 醍醐味 (the true joy of something).
16 strokes On reading ゴ、コ (go, ko)
Dictionary meanings: boiled butter
Readings used for names on Nazuke: go
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