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Component Breakdown
嘉=
壴加
壴 + 加
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of drum and add. Adding joy.
Symbolism
Praise, blessing, joy. Represents auspiciousness.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Continuing good traditions
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
嘉言善行
かげんぜんこう
good words and good deeds; good words and good deeds
嘉辰令月
かしんれいげつ
auspicious date; auspicious date
嘉納の意
かのうのい
Willingness to accept; Happy acceptance
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 嘉 mean in Japanese?
嘉 means applaud, praise, esteem, happy, auspicious.
How do you read 嘉?
On'yomi: カ (KA). Kun'yomi: よみ.する、よい (yomisuru, yoi).
How many strokes does 嘉 have?
嘉 has 14 strokes. Its radical is 口 (mouth).
Is 嘉 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 嘉 (applaud, praise, esteem, happy, auspicious) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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