Word details

凛然

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 凛然

Dictionary

Entry

凜然
んぜん
~と Adverb
Freq #62265
1

'taru' adjective

commanding; awe-inspiring

2

'taru' adjective

bitter (cold); piercing

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

15 strokes
Grade 9

Meanings

cold
strict
severe

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
リン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
きびし.い
12 strokes
Frequency: 401
JLPT N2
Grade 4

Meanings

sort of thing
so
if so
in that case
well

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ゼン
ネン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
しか
しか.り
しか.し
15 strokes
JLPT N1
Grade 9

Meanings

cold
strict
severe

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
リン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
きびし.い

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