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祉
On'yomi
シ
SHI
welfare · happiness
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes8
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of altar and stop. Happiness where god stops.
Symbolism
Welfare, blessing, happiness. Represents welfare.
Component Breakdown
祉=
礻止
spirit + stop
Words & Expressions
Words written with 祉
福祉ふくしsocial service
社会福祉しゃかいふくしsocial welfare
老人福祉ろうじんふくしwelfare for the aged
Proverbs & Idioms
福祉は社会の基礎
ふくしはしゃかいのきそ
Welfare is the foundation of society
Social support forms the basis of community
Other kanji with the same meaning
“welfare”
“happiness”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 祉 mean in Japanese?
祉 means welfare, happiness.
How do you read 祉?
On'yomi: シ (SHI).
How many strokes does 祉 have?
祉 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 示 (show).
Is 祉 a good kanji for a tattoo?
祉 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means welfare, happiness. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.