"ai" is written with the kanji 藍, meaning "dyer's knotweed (Persicaria tinctoria, used to produce indigo dye), indigo (dye), indigo (colour)". Its readings are onyomi (Chinese-derived) らん (ran), kunyomi (native Japanese) あい (ai). It is a JLPT N1 character.

How do you write the kanji 藍?

Write 藍 ("dyer's knotweed (Persicaria tinctoria") by following the correct stroke order. Use the interactive, step-by-step stroke order animation on this page to practise each stroke in sequence and build muscle memory.

What are the readings of 藍?

藍 has these readings: onyomi (Chinese-derived) らん (ran), kunyomi (native Japanese) あい (ai).

藍“dyer's knotweed (Persicaria tinctoria” Kanjiai / ran

Q: What does the kanji 藍 mean?

The kanji 藍 (ai) means "dyer's knotweed (Persicaria tinctoria, used to produce indigo dye), indigo (dye), indigo (colour)". It is a JLPT N1 character.