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祥
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
mysteriouspeaceful
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Component Breakdown
祥=
礻羊
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