栄
flourish · prosperity · honor · glory · splendor
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of tree and fire. Flourishing like burning tree.
Symbolism
Prosperity, glory, nutrition. Represents flourishing.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Reaching the height of prosperity
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
栄枯盛衰
えいこせいすい
ups and downs of life; vicissitudes of fortune; ups and downs of life
共存共栄
きょうそんきょうえい
co-existence and co-prosperity; co-existence and co-prosperity
栄耀栄華
えいようえいが
wealth, prosperity, and arrogant splendor (splendour); (living sumptuously) intoxicated by wealth and power; luxury; wealth, prosperity, and arrogant splendor (splendour)
富貴栄華
ふうきえいが
wealth, rank, and arrogant splendor; wealth, rank, and arrogant splendor
一栄一落
いちえいいちらく
rise and fall; rise and fall
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 栄 mean in Japanese?
栄 means flourish, prosperity, honor, glory, splendor.
How do you read 栄?
On'yomi: エイ、ヨウ (EI, YOU). Kun'yomi: さか.える、は.え、-ば.え、は.える、え (sakaeru, hae, bae, haeru, e).
How many strokes does 栄 have?
栄 has 9 strokes. Its radical is 木 (tree).
Is 栄 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 栄 (flourish, prosperity, honor, glory, splendor) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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