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禎

On'yomi
テイ
TEI
Kun'yomi
さいわ.い
saiwai

happiness · blessed · good fortune · auspicious

Details

Strokes13
Frequency#2083
Radical示show(5)

Stroke Order

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Strokes13

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of altar and chaste. Auspicious chastity.

Symbolism

Auspicious, happy, good omen. Represents auspiciousness.

Component Breakdown

禎=
礻貞

spirit + 貞

Related Figures & Stories

禎子内親王

Teishi-naishinnō1013–1094

Name contains 禎

Princess Teishi , also known as Yōmeimon-in , was an empress consort of Emperor Go-Suzaku of Japan.

Wikipedia

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 禎 mean in Japanese?

禎 means happiness, blessed, good fortune, auspicious.

How do you read 禎?

On'yomi: テイ (TEI). Kun'yomi: さいわ.い (saiwai).

How many strokes does 禎 have?

禎 has 13 strokes. Its radical is 示 (show).

Is 禎 a good kanji for a tattoo?

禎 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means happiness, blessed, good fortune, auspicious. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.

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