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On'yomi
ショウ
SHOU
Kun'yomi
さいわ.い・きざ.し・よ.い・つまび.らか
saiwai / kizashi / yoi / tsumabiraka

auspicious · happiness · blessedness · good omen · good fortune

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spirit + sheep

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of altar and sheep. Offering sheep to deity.

Symbolism

Good omen, origin, auspicious. Represents good sign.

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

祥月命日

しょうつきめいにち

anniversary of a person's death; anniversary of a person's death

不祥事件

ふしょうじけん

scandal; disgraceful incident; scandalous affair; scandal