←Back
迎
On'yomi
ゲイ
GEI
Kun'yomi
むか.える
mukaeru
welcome · meet · greet
Details
Stroke Order
Loading...
Strokes7
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of advance and phonetic. Advancing to welcome.
Symbolism
Reception, welcome, greet. Represents welcoming.
Component Breakdown
迎=
辶卬
walk + 卬
Words & Expressions
Words written with 迎
Four-Character Compounds
阿付迎合
あふげいごう
ingratiation; sycophancy
阿諛迎合
あゆげいごう
ingratiation; sycophancy
迎え撃つ
むかえうつ
To meet and strike; To actively confront an approaching challenge
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 迎 mean in Japanese?
迎 means welcome, meet, greet.
How do you read 迎?
On'yomi: ゲイ (GEI). Kun'yomi: むか.える (mukaeru).
How many strokes does 迎 have?
迎 has 7 strokes. Its radical is 辶 (walk).
Is 迎 a good kanji for a tattoo?
迎 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means welcome, meet, greet. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.