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Kanji for Jewel
Japanese has more than one kanji connected to “jewel”: 圭、玉. Each has its own feeling. Compare their meanings, readings and the names they appear in.
jewel
A precious jade tablet held by ancient rulers; noble and upright.
6 strokes On reading ケイ、ケ (kei, ke) JLPT N1
Dictionary meanings: square jewel, corner, angle, edge
Readings used for names on Nazuke: ka, kiyo, ke, kei, tama, yoshi
In Japan it appears in about 326 given names in the JMnedict name dictionary, mostly in girls’ names.
Names written with 圭: Micaela 望圭楽 · Mikaela 望圭楽
jewel
A jewel or a precious ball; something treasured.
5 strokes On reading ギョク (gyoku) Kun reading たま、だま (tama, dama) JLPT N2
Dictionary meanings: jewel, ball
Readings used for names on Nazuke: gyoku, tama
In Japan it appears in about 198 given names in the JMnedict name dictionary, mostly in girls’ names.
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