This kanji is made of three radicals: “jewel” on the top left, “light blue” on the top right, and “stone” at the bottom
.Combined, it means a clear blue color or a blue gemstone.
blue(碧)
rock(岩)
This character beautifully stacks a ‘MOUNTAIN’ on top of a ‘STONE.’ Just as it looks, the image of a huge stone resting below a mountain directly translates to a giant ‘ROCK’!
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stone(石)
At the top of this figure, you can see a slope that represents a CLIFF. Right underneath this cliff, there is a round circle. Yes, this kanji means ‘STONE’—perfectly capturing how rocks are naturally found scattered at the base of a cliff!