Kanji for "Happy"
3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "happy". The most popular choice is shown first.
嘉View details →
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applaud, praise, esteem, happy, auspicious
Reading: ka
14 strokes · peaceful
Related kanji for "happy"
愉12 strokes慶15 strokes
happy
yu · peaceful, nature
be happy(also: jubilation, congratulate, rejoice)
kei · peaceful, nature
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for happy?
The most common kanji for "happy" is 嘉, read as ka. It means applaud, praise, esteem. Related kanji: 愉 (happy), 慶 (be happy).
How many strokes does 嘉 have?
嘉 has 14 strokes.