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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of how and table. Platform celebrating victory.
Symbolism
Triumph, victory, celebration. Represents victory in battle.
Component Breakdown
凱=
豈几
豈 + table
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
凱旋は一時の栄え
がいせんはいちじのさかえ
A triumphant return is but momentary glory
The joy of victory does not last forever
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 凱 mean in Japanese?
凱 means victory song.
How do you read 凱?
On'yomi: ガイ、カイ (GAI, KAI). Kun'yomi: かちどき、やわらぐ (kachidoki, yawaragu).
How many strokes does 凱 have?
凱 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 几 (table).
Is 凱 a good kanji for a tattoo?
凱 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means victory song. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.