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Description
Excellent - a person like a jewel. Fine, admirable, the word used for good work and good fortune.
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of person and jewel. Excellent person.
Symbolism
Fine work, beautiful, excellent. Represents beauty and excellence.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — On an auspicious day
Component Breakdown
person + 圭
Words & Expressions
Words written with 佳
Four-Character Compounds
佳人薄命
かじんはくめい
beauties die young; beauty and luck seldom go together
才子佳人
さいしかじん
talented man and a beautiful woman; well-matched pair; wit and beauty
珍味佳肴
ちんみかこう
rare delicacies; rare treat
美酒佳肴
びしゅかこう
fine wines and prized delicacies
美味佳肴
びみかこう
delicacies; epicurean dishes
Proverbs & Idioms
佳境に入る
かきょうにはいる
To reach the climax
To enter the most interesting part
Related Figures & Stories
神坂雪佳
Name contains 佳
Kamisaka Sekka was an important artistic figure in early twentieth-century Japan.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 佳 mean in Japanese?
佳 means excellent, beautiful, good, pleasing, skilled. Excellent - a person like a jewel. Fine, admirable, the word used for good work and good fortune.
How do you read 佳?
On'yomi: カ (KA).
How many strokes does 佳 have?
佳 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 人 (person).
Is 佳 a good kanji for a tattoo?
佳 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means excellent, beautiful, good, pleasing, skilled. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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