“Rather” or “Instead” in Japanese kanji, and the Stroke Order and Meanings of Kanji “寧”
Japanese Jouyou-kanji “寧” means “Polite”, “Set at ease” or “Be at ease” etc.
Jouyou Kanji “寧”
Jouyou Kanji “寧” Stroke Order
| Stroke # | 14 Strokes |
|---|---|
| On-Yomi | ねい(nei) |
| でい(dei) | |
| にょう(nyou) | |
| Kun-Yomi | やす(い)(yasu(i)) |
| ねんご(ろ)(nengo(ro)) | |
| むし(ろ)(mushi(ro)) | |
| いずく(んぞ)(izuku(nzo)) | |
| なん(ぞ)(nan(zo)) | |
| Meanings | Peaceful, Calm, Quiet |
| Be at ease, Set at ease, Be contented | |
| Kind, Polite, Heartful | |
| Rather, Instead | |
| Why |
Kanji words which contain Kanji “寧”, and their meanings
| Words | Meanings |
|---|---|
| 寧日(ねいじつ-ne i ji tsu) | Peaceful day, Calm day |
| 寧楽(ねいらく-ne i ra ku) | To enjoy with peaceful mind |
| 寧ろ鶏口と為るも牛後と為る勿れ(むしろけいこうとなるもぎゅうごとなるなかれ-mu shi ro ke i ko u to na ru mo gyu u go to na ru na ka re) | It is better to be a leader of small group than the bottom of large organization |
| 安寧(あんねい-a n ne i) | State of peace and quiet, Public peace, Public stability, Public tranquillity |
| 丁寧(ていねい-te i ne i) | Polite, Courteous, Civil, Respectful, Mannerly |
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