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JLPT N26画 · 6 strokesradical 羊freq #3000

auspicious, propitious

On'yomi (音読み)

  • ショウ
  • ジョウ

Kun'yomi (訓読み)

Mnemonic

Seeing a sheep (羊) sitting above (上) me feels auspicious, as if good fortune is about to bless my life.

About this kanji

The kanji 祥 primarily means "auspicious" or "propitious," often associated with good fortune or luck. It is typically used in noun forms rather than as a verb, appearing in several meaningful compounds. For example, 吉祥 (きっしょう) means "good fortune," while 祥瑞 (しょうずい) refers to an "auspicious omen," and 祥和 (しょうわ) signifies "peaceful" or harmonious conditions. These compounds highlight the positive connotations of this kanji, making it a popular choice in contexts that celebrate joy and happiness. A usage note is that 祥 is less commonly used on its own, so you are more likely to encounter it in its compound forms.

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Example sentences

  • 家族の祥が続きますように。

    May our family's happiness continue.

Meanings across languages

English
auspicious, propitious
Tiếng Việt
cát tường, hạnh phúc
日本語
祥, めでたい, 吉
한국어
길한
中文
吉祥
id
beruntung
th
ที่เป็นมงคล
es
auspicioso
fr
heureux
de
glücklich
pt
auspicioso

Common compounds

  • 吉祥きっしょうgood fortune, auspiciousness
  • 祥瑞しょうずいauspicious omen
  • 祥和しょうわpeaceful, harmonious

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