endure, keep (rain)out, stave off, tide over, defy
endure, keep (rain)out, stave off, tide over, defy
りょう
Chinese reading
しの(ぐ)
Japanese reading
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The kanji 凌 means "endure, keep (rain)out, stave off, tide over, defy" and is part of the JLPT N1 curriculum. This character is essential for Japanese learners to master. Use the interactive stroke order diagram above to learn the correct writing sequence and practice until you can write it from memory.
凌 has multiple readings depending on context: