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On'yomi
KA
Kun'yomi
よみ.する・よい
yomisuru / yoi

applaud · praise · esteem · happy · auspicious

Details

Strokes14
Frequency#1553
Radicalmouth(3)

Stroke Order

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Strokes14

Component Breakdown

=

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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