“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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