馨
fragrant · balmy · favourable
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Etymology
Composed of phonetic and fragrance. Fragrance reaching far.
Symbolism
Fragrance, aromatic, fame. Represents good reputation.
Component Breakdown
殸 + 香
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Marquess Inoue Kaoru was a Japanese politician and a prominent member of the Meiji oligarchy during the Meiji period of the Empire of Japan.
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Name contains 馨
Princess Kaoruko , also known as Saiin-no Kōgō , was an empress consort of her cousin Emperor Go-Sanjō of Japan.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 馨 mean in Japanese?
馨 means fragrant, balmy, favourable.
How do you read 馨?
On'yomi: ケイ、キョウ (KEI, KYOU). Kun'yomi: かお.る、かおり (kaoru, kaori).
How many strokes does 馨 have?
馨 has 20 strokes. Its radical is 香 (fragrant).
Is 馨 a good kanji for a tattoo?
馨 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means fragrant, balmy, favourable. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.