祥
auspicious · happiness · blessedness · good omen · good fortune
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
spirit + sheep
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of altar and sheep. Offering sheep to deity.
Symbolism
Good omen, origin, auspicious. Represents good sign.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
祥月命日
しょうつきめいにち
anniversary of a person's death; anniversary of a person's death
不祥事件
ふしょうじけん
scandal; disgraceful incident; scandalous affair; scandal
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 祥 mean in Japanese?
祥 means auspicious, happiness, blessedness, good omen, good fortune.
How do you read 祥?
On'yomi: ショウ (SHOU). Kun'yomi: さいわ.い、きざ.し、よ.い、つまび.らか (saiwai, kizashi, yoi, tsumabiraka).
How many strokes does 祥 have?
祥 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 示 (show).
Is 祥 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 祥 (auspicious, happiness, blessedness, good omen, good fortune) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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