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On'yomi
キョウ・コウ
KYOU / KOU
Kun'yomi
う.ける
ukeru

enjoy · receive · undergo · answer (phone) · take · get · catch

Details

Strokes8
Frequency#1893
Radicallid(2)

Stroke Order

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Strokes8

Component Breakdown

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亠 + mouth + child

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of lid, mouth, and child. Child receiving with mouth.

Symbolism

Enjoy, pleasure, receive. Represents receiving.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • Filled with joy

Words & Expressions

Proverbs & Idioms

享楽は一時、後悔は長し

きょうらくはいちじ、こうかいはながし

Pleasure is brief, regret is long

Momentary enjoyment leads to lasting regret

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 享 mean in Japanese?

享 means enjoy, receive, undergo, answer (phone), take, get, catch.

How do you read 享?

On'yomi: キョウ、コウ (KYOU, KOU). Kun'yomi: う.ける (ukeru).

How many strokes does 享 have?

享 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 亠 (lid).

Is 享 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 享 (enjoy, receive, undergo, answer (phone), take, get, catch) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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