霊
霊·spirit, soul
- On-yomi
- レイリョウ
- Kun-yomi
- たま
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Stroke order
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Common words
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 幽霊 | ゆうれい | ghost |
| 霊感 | れいかん | inspiration; psychic sense |
| 霊魂 | れいこん | soul, spirit |
| 悪霊 | あくりょう | evil spirit |
Example sentences
この屋敷には幽霊が出るという噂がある。
このやしきにはゆうれいがでるといううわさがある。
There is a rumour that a ghost appears in this mansion.
彼女は霊感が強いらしい。
かのじょはれいかんがつよいらしい。
Apparently she has strong psychic sense.
Similar-looking kanji
Do not confuse these on the exam.
Common mistakes
- 悪霊 is read あくりょう with the リョウ reading, not あくれい.
- 霊感 in everyday speech usually means psychic sensitivity, not artistic inspiration.
Memory aid
Picture it
Rain 雨 falling over a small altar below — spirits descending like rainfall onto the shrine.
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