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On'yomi
KA
Kun'yomi
よみ.する・よい
yomisuru / yoi

applaud · praise · esteem · happy · auspicious

peaceful

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Strokes14
Frequency#1553
Radicalmouth(3)

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Strokes14

Component Breakdown

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壴 + 加

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of drum and add. Adding joy.

Symbolism

Praise, blessing, joy. Represents auspiciousness.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • Continuing good traditions

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

嘉言善行

かげんぜんこう

good words and good deeds; good words and good deeds

嘉辰令月

かしんれいげつ

auspicious date; auspicious date

嘉納の意

かのうのい

Willingness to accept; Happy acceptance