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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of heart and exchange. Joy of heart opening.
Symbolism
Joy, pleasure, satisfaction. Represents heartfelt joy.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Basking in joy
Component Breakdown
heart + 兑
Words & Expressions
Words written with 悦
Four-Character Compounds
恐悦至極
きょうえつしごく
extremely delighted
悦に入る
えつにいる
To be pleased with oneself; To feel self-satisfied
Related Figures & Stories
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Name contains 悦
Hon'ami Kōetsu was a Japanese calligrapher, craftsman, lacquerer, potter, landscape gardener, connoisseur of swords and a devotee of the tea ceremony.
Wikipedia本因坊算悦
Name contains 悦
Hon'inbō San'etsu was a professional Go player, and second head of the Hon'inbō house.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 悦 mean in Japanese?
悦 means ecstasy, joy, rapture.
How do you read 悦?
On'yomi: エツ (ETSU). Kun'yomi: よろこ.ぶ、よろこ.ばす (yorokobu, yorokobasu).
How many strokes does 悦 have?
悦 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 心 (heart).
Is 悦 a good kanji for a tattoo?
悦 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means ecstasy, joy, rapture. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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