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On'yomi
GA

congratulations · joy

Details

Strokes12
Frequency#1056
Radicalshell(7)

Stroke Order

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Strokes12

Component Breakdown

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加 + shell

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of add and shell. Adding gifts.

Symbolism

Celebration, New Year greeting, happy event. Represents celebration.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • Filled with joy

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 賀 mean in Japanese?

賀 means congratulations, joy.

How do you read 賀?

On'yomi: ガ (GA).

How many strokes does 賀 have?

賀 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 貝 (shell).

Is 賀 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 賀 (congratulations, joy) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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