Joy in Japanese
"joy" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
4 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "joy". The most common choice is shown first.
吉View details →
Top pick
good luck, joy, congratulations
Reading: kichi
6 strokes · peaceful
Where it comes from
Composed of samurai and mouth. Samurai speaking good words.
What it carries
Lucky day, fortune, auspicious. Represents good things.
Related kanji for "joy"
賀Details →歓Details →悦Details →
joy
ga · peaceful
Composed of add and shell. Adding gifts.
joy
kan · peaceful
Composed of phonetic and lack. Rejoicing with open mouth.
joy
etsu · peaceful
Composed of heart and exchange. Joy of heart opening.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for joy?
The most common kanji for "joy" is 吉, read as kichi. It means good luck, joy, congratulations. Related kanji: 賀 (joy), 歓 (joy), 悦 (joy).
How many strokes does 吉 have?
吉 has 6 strokes.