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熙
On'yomi
キ
KI
Kun'yomi
たのし.む・ひか.る・ひろ.い・よろこ.ぶ・かわ.く・あきらか・ひろ.める・ひろ.まる
tanoshimu / hikaru / hiroi / yorokobu / kawaku / akiraka / hiromeru / hiromaru
bright · sunny · prosperous · merry
Details
Strokes15
Radical火fire(4)
Stroke Order
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Strokes15
Component Breakdown
熙=
巸灬
巸 + fire
Cultural Context
Etymology
Combines 'fire' (火) with '巸,' representing spreading, shining light and prosperity.
Symbolism
Symbolizes radiance, prosperity, and joy. Represents flourishing times full of light and bright hearts.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Bright future
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 熙 mean in Japanese?
熙 means bright, sunny, prosperous, merry.
How do you read 熙?
On'yomi: キ (KI). Kun'yomi: たのし.む、ひか.る、ひろ.い、よろこ.ぶ、かわ.く、あきらか、ひろ.める、ひろ.まる (tanoshimu, hikaru, hiroi, yorokobu, kawaku, akiraka, hiromeru, hiromaru).
How many strokes does 熙 have?
熙 has 15 strokes. Its radical is 火 (fire).
Is 熙 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 熙 (bright, sunny, prosperous, merry) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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