Auspicious in Japanese
"auspicious" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "auspicious". The most common choice is shown first.
祥View details →
Top pick
auspicious, happiness, blessedness, good omen, good fortune
Reading: shou
10 strokes · mysterious, peaceful
Where it comes from
Composed of altar and sheep. Offering sheep to deity.
What it carries
Good omen, origin, auspicious. Represents good sign.
Related kanji for "auspicious"
禎Details →嘉Details →
auspicious
tei · mysterious, peaceful
Composed of altar and chaste. Auspicious chastity.
auspicious
ka · peaceful
Composed of drum and add. Adding joy.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for auspicious?
The most common kanji for "auspicious" is 祥, read as shou. It means auspicious, happiness, blessedness. Related kanji: 禎 (auspicious), 嘉 (auspicious).
How many strokes does 祥 have?
祥 has 10 strokes.