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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

flourish · prosperity · honor · glory · splendor

Details

Strokes9
Frequency#920
Radicaltree(4)
Old Form

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Strokes9

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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