The Kanji used to represent Yin and Yang, particularly in a Japanese context, is 陰陽. This combination of characters signifies the fundamental concept of complementary opposing forces.
Japanese Readings of 陰陽
In Japanese, the Kanji 陰陽 can be pronounced in multiple ways. The various Hiragana readings associated with this Kanji are:
| Concept | Kanji | Hiragana Readings |
|---|---|---|
| Yin and Yang | 陰陽 | いんよう (in'yō) |
| おんよう (on'yō) | ||
| おんみょう (on'myō) |
These different readings are all recognized ways to refer to the concept of Yin and Yang in the Japanese language.
