凛・凜|りんrin[1]atamadaka (head-high)
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Which spelling to use
凛凛 is the more common written form; it conveys a cold, bracing, or dignified quality and appears as a kanji-only spelling.
凜凜 is a less common written form of 凛, with the same cold, bracing, and dignified sense; it is also written entirely in kanji.
Definitions
- taru-adjective, adverb (with と)cold; frigid; bracingusu. as 凛とした
- taru-adjective, adverb (with と)dignified; distinguished; refined; elegant
- taru-adjective, adverb (with と)(of an atmosphere) tense; nerve-racking
- taru-adjective, adverb (with と)(of voice, sound, etc) clear; ringing
Japanese definitions
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