熙
bright · sunny · prosperous · merry
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Etymology
Combines 'fire' (火) with '巸,' representing spreading, shining light and prosperity.
Symbolism
Symbolizes radiance, prosperity, and joy. Represents flourishing times full of light and bright hearts.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Bright future
Component Breakdown
巸 + fire
Related Figures & Stories
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Morihiro Hosokawa is a Japanese politician who served as prime minister of Japan from 1993 to 1994.
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Konoe Motohiro , Tajimaru in his childhood, was a kugyō or Japanese court noble of the Edo period .
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 熙 mean in Japanese?
熙 means bright, sunny, prosperous, merry.
How do you read 熙?
On'yomi: キ (KI). Kun'yomi: たのし.む、ひか.る、ひろ.い、よろこ.ぶ、かわ.く、あきらか、ひろ.める、ひろ.まる (tanoshimu, hikaru, hiroi, yorokobu, kawaku, akiraka, hiromeru, hiromaru).
How many strokes does 熙 have?
熙 has 15 strokes. Its radical is 火 (fire).
Is 熙 a good kanji for a tattoo?
熙 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means bright, sunny, prosperous, merry. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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