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Component Breakdown
嬉=
女喜
woman + 喜
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of woman and joy. Woman rejoicing.
Symbolism
Happy, delight, enjoyable. Represents heartfelt joy.
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Words & Expressions
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
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?
Yes. 嬉 (glad, pleased, rejoice) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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