祭
ritual · offer prayers · celebrate · deify · enshrine · worship
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of meat, altar, and hand. Offering meat to gods.
Symbolism
Festival, ceremony, holiday. Represents celebrating.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Visiting a shrine
Seasonal
Summer festivals July-August most active. Local festivals beloved as seasonal traditions.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
冠婚葬祭
かんこんそうさい
important ceremonial occasions in family relationships; important ceremonial occasions in family relationships
祭政一致
さいせいいっち
unity of church and state; theocracy; unity of church and state
Proverbs & Idioms
祭りの後の静けさ
まつりのあとのしずけさ
The quiet after the festival
The emptiness that follows excitement
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 祭 mean in Japanese?
祭 means ritual, offer prayers, celebrate, deify, enshrine, worship.
How do you read 祭?
On'yomi: サイ (SAI). Kun'yomi: まつ.る、まつ.り、まつり (matsuru, matsuri, matsuri).
How many strokes does 祭 have?
祭 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 示 (show).
Is 祭 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 祭 (ritual, offer prayers, celebrate, deify, enshrine, worship) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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