Japanese Kanji

ka

felicity · prosperity · large and strong

Extended kanji · 14 strokes

Readings

  • ONka
  • ONke
  • KUNさいわ.いsaiwa

Meaning

Felicity, prosperity, large and strong.

嘏 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 14 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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