welfare, happiness
On'yomi (音読み)
- シ
Kun'yomi (訓読み)
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About this kanji
The kanji 「祉」 primarily means welfare or happiness. It is usually used in noun form and is often found in various compounds related to social support and well-being. For instance, 「福祉」(ふくし) means welfare, while 「社会福祉」(しゃかいふくし) translates to social welfare, which encompasses programs aiding individuals in need. Additionally, 「老人福祉」(ろうじんふくし) refers to welfare for the elderly, highlighting a specific demographic. It is important to note that this kanji does not have a commonly used kun'yomi, so you will mostly see it in its on'yomi readings within these compounds.
Example sentences
彼の祉が向上した。
His welfare has improved.
Meanings across languages
- English
- welfare, happiness
- Tiếng Việt
- phúc lợi, hạnh phúc
- 日本語
- し, こうふく
- 한국어
- 복지, 행복
- 中文
- 福利, 幸福
- id
- kesejahteraan
- th
- สวัสดิการ
- es
- bienestar
- fr
- bien-être
- de
- Wohlfahrt
- pt
- bem-estar
Common compounds
- 福祉ふくしwelfare, well-being, social welfare
- 社会福祉しゃかいふくしsocial welfare
- 老人福祉ろうじんふくしwelfare for the aged
- 祉福しふくprosperity, happiness, blessedness and joy
- 福祉司ふくししwelfare official, welfare worker
- 福祉学ふくしがくwelfare studies
- 児童福祉じどうふくしchild welfare
- 福祉機器ふくしききassistive products (e.g. wheel chairs, hearing aids, etc.)
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