Glory in Japanese

"glory" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.

栄え

hae

栄flourish, prosperity+えnot in this dictionary

3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "glory". The most common choice is shown first.

栄

Top pick

flourish, prosperity, honor, glory, splendor

Reading: ei

9 strokes

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Where it comes from

Composed of tree and fire. Flourishing like burning tree.

What it carries

Prosperity, glory, nutrition. Represents flourishing.

Related kanji for "glory"

Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for glory?

The most common kanji for "glory" is 栄, read as ei. It means flourish, prosperity, honor. Related kanji: 誉 (glory), 舜 (type of morning glory).

How many strokes does 栄 have?

栄 has 9 strokes.