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Etymology
Composed of deer and heart. Heart rejoicing like deer.
Symbolism
Celebration, happy event, joy. Represents auspicious.
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Words & Expressions
Words written with 慶
Proverbs & Idioms
慶事は重なる
けいじはかさなる
Happy events come in succession
Good fortune tends to multiply
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Unkei was a Japanese sculptor of the Kei school, which flourished in the Kamakura period.
WikipediaOther kanji with the same meaning
“congratulate”
Frequently Asked Questions
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?
慶 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means jubilation, congratulate, rejoice, be happy. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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