Japanese Kanji

rui

tears · weep · cry

Jinmeiyō variant · 12 strokes

Readings

  • ONルイrui
  • ONレイrei
  • KUNなみだnamida

Meaning

Tears, weep, cry.

淚 is a Jinmeiyō variant — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 12 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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