慶

Etymology

Composed of deer and heart. Heart rejoicing like deer.

Symbolism

Celebration, happy event, joy. Represents auspicious.

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What does 慶 mean in Japanese?

慶 means jubilation, congratulate, rejoice, be happy.

How do you read 慶?

On'yomi: ケイ (KEI). Kun'yomi: よろこ.び (yorokobi).

How many strokes does 慶 have?

慶 has 15 strokes. Its radical is 心 (heart).

Is 慶 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 慶 (jubilation, congratulate, rejoice, be happy) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.