霊
Kanji · N1
霊 / spirits
Kanji for spirits or soul.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | レイ、リョウ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | たま | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
霊 carries the meaning spirits or soul.
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Common compounds with 霊
悪霊あくりょうevil spirit
霊感れいかんinspiration / afflatus
霊園れいえんcemetery / park-style cemetery / memorial park
亡霊ぼうれいdeparted spirit / soul of the dead
幽霊ゆうれいghost / specter / spectre
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