あい
ai
JLPT N118 strokesKanjiLevel 87 - JLPT N1

Quick answer

藍 is the kanji for "Indigo". A common reading is あい (ai). You can practice writing it on this page.

Meaning

Indigo

Readings

kunあい/ aionらん/ ran

kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading

Practice writing

Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.

Example Sentences

藍染めの布が美しい。

あいぞめのぬのがうつくしい。

The indigo-dyed fabric is beautiful.

藍色の空が広がる。

あいいろのそらがひろがる。

The indigo sky stretches above.

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