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禄
On'yomi
ロク
ROKU
Kun'yomi
さいわ.い・ふち
saiwai / fuchi
fief · allowance · pension · grant · happiness
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes12
Cultural Context
Etymology
Combines 'deity' (礻) with 'wealth' (录), representing salary and blessings bestowed by gods.
Symbolism
Symbolizes stipend, blessings, and fortune. Represents salaries accompanying office and life's blessings.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Water flowing to low ground
Component Breakdown
禄=
礻录
spirit + 录
Words & Expressions
Words written with 禄
元禄げんろくgenroku era
Anime & Manga
昭和元禄落語心中
Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju
A well-known work with 禄 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 禄 mean in Japanese?
禄 means fief, allowance, pension, grant, happiness.
How do you read 禄?
On'yomi: ロク (ROKU). Kun'yomi: さいわ.い、ふち (saiwai, fuchi).
How many strokes does 禄 have?
禄 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 示 (show).
Is 禄 a good kanji for a tattoo?
禄 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means fief, allowance, pension, grant, happiness. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.