瑠璃・琉璃|るりruri[0]heiban (flat)
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Which spelling to use
瑠璃瑠璃(るり) is the most common written form and the usual choice for learners. It is the form you are most likely to encounter.
琉璃琉璃(るり) is a rarely used kanji variant of 瑠璃(るり). You may encounter it, but it is not the usual choice.
Definitions
- nounlapis lazuli
- nounlapis lazuli (color)
- nounberyl
- nounmall blue passerine bird (esp. the blue-and-white flycatcher and the Siberian blue robin, but also the red-flanked bluetail)
- nounglass
Synonyms & antonyms
- Related玻璃はりWrittenArchaic written word for colorless crystal, also an old name for glass; 「瑠璃」 is the blue gemstone.
- RelatedギヤマンWrittenEdo-period name for glass and glassware, with an old-fashioned ring; 「瑠璃」 is the blue gemstone.
Use 「瑠璃」 for lapis lazuli and its deep blue color, as in 「瑠璃色」; 「玻璃」 is the old word for glass or crystal, and 「ギヤマン」 the Edo-period term for glassware.
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