“Saint” or “Wise man” in Japanese kanji, and the Stroke Order and Meanings of Kanji “聖”
Japanese Jouyou-kanji “聖” means “Saint”, “Clear” or “Pure” etc.
Jouyou Kanji “聖”
Jouyou Kanji “聖” Stroke Order
Stroke # |
13 Strokes |
On-Yomi |
せい(sei) |
しょう(shou) |
Kun-Yomi |
ひじり(hijiri) |
Meanings |
Saint, Sage, Wise man |
A person who mastered secrets of a thing |
Respect word for Emperor |
Pure, Clear |
Another name of sake |
Kanji words which contain Kanji “聖”, and their meanings
Words |
Meanings |
聖衆(しょうじゅ-sho u ju) |
Bodhisattvas in Sukhavati Pure-land |
聖意(せいい-se i i) |
① Thought of Saint, ② Emperor’s will, Emperor’s wishes, Emperor’s pleasure |
聖域(せいいき-se i i ki) |
Sacred precincts, Sanctuary, Sanctity |
聖王(せいおう-se i o u) |
Virtuous ruler, Worthy monarch |
聖恩(せいおん-se i o n) |
Imperial blessings, Imperial favor |
聖火(せいか-se i ka) |
The sacred fire, Holy fire, Olympic Torch |
聖歌(せいか-se i ka) |
Sacred song |
聖顔(せいがん-se i ga n) |
Emperor’s face |
聖業(せいぎょう-se i gyo u) |
① Sacred operation, ② Emperor’s project |
聖賢(せいけん-se i ke n) |
Saints and sages |
聖旨(せいし-se i shi) |
Imperial command |
聖日(せいじつ-se i ji tsu) |
Religious holiday, Holy day |
聖者(せいじゃ-se i ja) |
Saint |
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