Kanji for "Joy"

4 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "joy". The most popular choice is shown first.

吉

Top pick

good luck, joy, congratulations

Reading: kichi

6 strokes · peaceful

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Related kanji for "joy"

賀

joy

ga · peaceful

12 strokes歓

joy

kan · peaceful

15 strokes悦

joy

etsu · peaceful

10 strokes

Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for joy?

The most common kanji for "joy" is 吉, read as kichi. It means good luck, joy, congratulations. Related kanji: 賀 (joy), 歓 (joy), 悦 (joy).

How many strokes does 吉 have?

吉 has 6 strokes.