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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of woman and joy. Woman rejoicing.
Symbolism
Happy, delight, enjoyable. Represents heartfelt joy.
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Component Breakdown
嬉=
女喜
woman + 喜
Words & Expressions
Words written with 嬉
Proverbs & Idioms
嬉しいときには泣き、悲しいときには笑え
うれしいときにはなき、かなしいときにはわらえ
Cry when happy, laugh when sad
It is important to express emotions honestly
Related Figures & Stories
西園寺嬉子
Name contains 嬉
Fujiwara no Kishi , later Imadegawa-in , was an empress consort of Japan.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 嬉 mean in Japanese?
嬉 means glad, pleased, rejoice.
How do you read 嬉?
On'yomi: キ (KI). Kun'yomi: うれ.しい、たの.しむ (ureshii, tanoshimu).
How many strokes does 嬉 have?
嬉 has 15 strokes. Its radical is 女 (woman).
Is 嬉 a good kanji for a tattoo?
嬉 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means glad, pleased, rejoice. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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