Fortune in Japanese
"fortune" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
財
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6 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "fortune". The most common choice is shown first.
Top pick
blessing, fortune, luck, wealth
Reading: fuku
13 strokes · mysterious, peaceful, spiritual
Where it comes from
Composed of altar and full. Full altar.
What it carries
Happiness, welfare, lucky bag. Represents fortune.
Related kanji for "fortune"
fortune
kou · mysterious, peaceful
Shape of handcuffs. Happiness of escaping punishment.
fortune telling(also: fortune-telling, divining, forecasting)
sen · mysterious, peaceful
Composed of divination and mouth. Divining with mouth.
good fortune(also: happiness, blessed, auspicious)
tei · mysterious, peaceful
Composed of altar and chaste. Auspicious chastity.
fortune telling(also: easy, ready to, simple)
eki · mysterious, peaceful
Composed of sun and not. Changing like the sun.
good fortune(also: auspicious, happiness, blessedness)
shou · mysterious, peaceful
Composed of altar and sheep. Offering sheep to deity.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for fortune?
The most common kanji for "fortune" is 福, read as fuku. It means blessing, fortune, luck. Related kanji: 幸 (fortune), 占 (fortune telling), 禎 (good fortune), 易 (fortune telling), 祥 (good fortune).
How many strokes does 福 have?
福 has 13 strokes.