jubilation, congratulate, rejoice, be happy

About this kanji

The kanji 慶 (けい) primarily means "jubilation" or "to rejoice." It is often used as a noun and can also be seen in various compounds. For example, 慶事 (けいじ) refers to a "happy event," such as a wedding or milestone celebration, while 慶祝 (けいしゅく) means "congratulations." Another compound, 弁慶 (べんけい), refers to a strong person, highlighting physical strength. It's worth noting that this kanji is often associated with positive and celebratory contexts, so you'll encounter it frequently in discussions related to happiness or events of joy.

Example sentences

• 慶事に祝辞を述べた。

  I expressed my congratulations at the celebration.

Meanings across languages

English

jubilation, congratulate, rejoice, be happy

Tiếng Việt

hân hoan, chúc mừng, vui mừng, hạnh phúc

日本語

慶び, お祝い, 喜ぶ, 幸せ

한국어

경축스럽다, 축하하다, 기뻐하다, 행복하다

中文

庆祝, 祝贺, 欢喜, 快乐

id

perayaan

th

ความสุข

es

jubilo

fr

jubilation

de

Jubel

pt

júbilo

Common compounds

• 弁慶べんけいstrong person, person putting on a brave front, bamboo tube with holes drilled in it (used as a stand for kitchen utensils, fans, etc.)
• 早慶戦そうけいせんmatch between Waseda University and Keio University (esp. baseball)
• 慶事けいじhappy event, auspicious event, matter for congratulation
• 慶祝けいしゅくcongratulation, celebration
• 慶弔けいちょうcongratulations and condolences
• 国慶節こっけいせつanniversary of founding (of PRC), national celebration time
• 慶賀けいがcelebration, congratulation
• 同慶どうけいmatter for mutual congratulation

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