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祝
On'yomi
シュク・シュウ
SHUKU / SHUU
Kun'yomi
いわ.う
iwau
celebrate · congratulate
Details
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Component Breakdown
祝=
礻兄
spirit + 兄
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of altar and elder brother. Elder praying to deity.
Symbolism
Blessing, celebration, happy event. Represents auspiciousness.
Spiritual Meaning
Represents offering prayers to gods and expressing joy, spiritual gratitude and celebration at life milestones.
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
祝いの席に涙なし
いわいのせきになみだなし
No tears at a celebration
Don't bring sadness to a joyful occasion
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 祝 mean in Japanese?
祝 means celebrate, congratulate.
How do you read 祝?
On'yomi: シュク、シュウ (SHUKU, SHUU). Kun'yomi: いわ.う (iwau).
How many strokes does 祝 have?
祝 has 9 strokes. Its radical is 示 (show).
Is 祝 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 祝 (celebrate, congratulate) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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