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lapis lazuli
Kanji 2135

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Synopsis

Find out why 瑠璃 can represent glass, as well as the mineral lapis lazuli and the bright blue color of that stone. Using 瑠璃 people convey the blueness of everything from our planet as seen from space to the hue of flowers, birds, butterflies, and one kind of cockroach! Lapis is even the color of courage! Also learn about the performing art known as joruri, and see how it relates to puppet theater.

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Kanji PDF
Cover of essay 2135 on 瑠, titled "Lapis Lazuli, from the Sky to the Sea"
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JOYO ON-YOMI
JOYO KUN-YOMI
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