Welcome in Japanese
"welcome" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
Its reading, stroke count, etymology and cultural background.
Which one to use
歓迎 (kangei) is welcome as a formal greeting — the word on a banner. 迎 alone is to go out and meet someone arriving. There is no single character for the exclamation; the Japanese for it is いらっしゃいませ, written in kana.
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welcome, meet, greet
Reading: gei
7 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of advance and phonetic. Advancing to welcome.
What it carries
Reception, welcome, greet. Represents welcoming.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for welcome?
The most common kanji for "welcome" is 迎, read as gei. It means welcome, meet, greet. Related kanji: .
How many strokes does 迎 have?
迎 has 7 strokes.