幸
happiness · blessing · fortune
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Description
Happiness - once a drawing of handcuffs, meaning the relief of escaping punishment. Now simply fortune and luck.
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Shape of handcuffs. Happiness of escaping punishment.
Symbolism
Happiness, fortune, luck. Represents happiness.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Singing a song
Words & Expressions
Words written with 幸
Four-Character Compounds
幸災楽禍
こうさいらくか
delighting in the misfortune of others
Proverbs & Idioms
幸運の女神は前髪しかない
こううんのめがみはまえがみしかない
Fortune has hair only in front
Seize the moment
Anime & Manga
わたしの幸せな結婚
My Happy Marriage
A well-known work with 幸 in its Japanese title.
やはり俺の青春ラブコメはまちがっている。「こちらとしても彼ら彼女らの行く末に幸多からんことを願わざるを得ない。」
My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU OVA
A well-known work with 幸 in its Japanese title.
三日間の幸福
Three Days of Happiness
A well-known work with 幸 in its Japanese title.
私たちの幸せな時間
Watashitachi no Shiawase na Jikan
A well-known work with 幸 in its Japanese title.
幸色のワンルーム
One Room of Happiness
A well-known work with 幸 in its Japanese title.
Related Figures & Stories
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Kōtoku Denjirō , better known by the pen name Kōtoku Shūsui , was a Japanese socialist and anarchist who played a leading role in introducing…
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Name contains 幸
Kōda Shigeyuki , pen name Kōda Rohan ɾoꜜ.haɴ]), was a Japanese author.
Wikipedia幸子女王
Name contains 幸
Princess Yukiko later known as Shōshūmon’in, was an empress consort of Emperor Higashiyama of Japan.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 幸 mean in Japanese?
幸 means happiness, blessing, fortune. Happiness - once a drawing of handcuffs, meaning the relief of escaping punishment. Now simply fortune and luck.
How do you read 幸?
On'yomi: コウ (KOU). Kun'yomi: さいわ.い、さち、しあわ.せ (saiwai, sachi, shiawase).
How many strokes does 幸 have?
幸 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 干 (dry).
Is 幸 a good kanji for a tattoo?
幸 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means happiness, blessing, fortune. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.